Fava and Pecorino Soup: Zuppa di Fave e Pecorino
Favan and Pecorino Soup: Zuppa di Fave e Pecorino requires approximately 40 minutes from start to finish. One portion of this dish contains about 17g of protein, 9g of fat, and a total of 284 calories. This recipe covers 26% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up escarole, extra virgin olive oil, bell pepper, and a few other things to make it today. It is perfect for Autumn. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.
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.
Puree the mixture in the bowl of a food processor and return to the pan.
In a small skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped garlic and cook until it starts to color, about 2 minutes, then add the parsley.
Pour this mixture into the soup. Divide evenly among 4 warmed soup bowls and top with the cheese.