Fava Bean Soup

A traditional Peruvian recipe that combines fresh fava beans with potatoes, eggs, fresh cheese, and evaporated milk in a delicious and comforting soup.

Fava Bean Soup is a traditional Peruvian dish that blends fresh fava beans with potatoes, eggs, fresh cheese, and evaporated milk in a delicious and comforting broth.

It is perfect for enjoying on cold days and sharing with family.

Follow the simple steps below to prepare this exquisite dish.

Fava Bean Soup

Soups
1 hour
4 Servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons of Oil

½ cup of Chopped onion

½ teaspoon of Ground garlic

1 tablespoon of Tomato paste

6 cups of Water

½ kg of Halved fava beans

3 White potatoes, chopped

2 Eggs

½ cup of Chopped fresh cheese

¾ cup of Evaporated milk

Parsley

Chopped cilantro

1 pinch of Oregano

Ground chili

1 pinch of Salt

1 pinch of Pepper

Preparation

Step 1 : In a pot with hot oil, sauté the onion, garlic, tomato paste, oregano, chili, salt, and pepper until cooked.

Step 2 : Add the water and bring to a boil. Add the fava beans and potatoes, and cook over low heat until tender.

Step 3 : Beat the eggs with the cheese and add to the pot. Incorporate the milk, parsley, and chopped cilantro. Mix well and adjust seasoning.

Step 4 : Serve the fava bean soup hot and enjoy with your loved ones.

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