Fava and Pecorino Soup: Zuppa di Fave e Pecorino

Name: Fava and Pecorino Soup: Zuppa di Fave e Pecorino
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 head escarole, trimmed, washed and roughly chopped; 2 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil; 907 grams fresh fava beans, shelled; 1 sprig fresh thyme; 2 cloves garlic, peeled, plus 2 cloves, peeled and roughly chopped; 2 Tbsps finely chopped parsley; 177 milliliters freshly grated Pecorino Romano; 1 fresh hot red pepper; 3 shallots, peeled and coarsely chopped

Favan and Pecorino Soup: Zuppa di Fave e Pecorino might be just the main course you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free and vegetarian recipe has 286 calories, 17g of protein, and 9g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 25% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. If you have thyme, parsley, garlic, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the extra virgin olive oil you could follow this main course with the Peach Crisp: Healthy Crisp for Breakfast as a dessert.

Instructions

In a large saucepan, place the fava beans, escarole, shallots, the whole garlic, thyme and pepper and add enough water to come up 2 inches above the solids. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook 30 minutes.

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