Fresh Fava Bean & Leek Soup
 
Ingredients
  • 2 cups fresh double-shelled fava beans
  • 1 bunch watercress
  • 3 large leeks sliced
  • 2 granny smith apples peeled and chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbs butter
  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil. Add leeks, fava beans and granny smith apples. Sauté until tender but not brown, about ten minutes.
  2. Add chicken broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, wash and trim the watercress removing any tough stems
  4. Ladle the hot soup into a blender or food processor, add uncooked watercress and mix until very smooth.
  5. Return soup to pot and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Reheat if necessary. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and some croutons...
Notes
You can sauté the watercress with the rest of the vegetables if you wish but this will change the color of the soup. To keep the soup bright green do not cook the watercress. The leaves will wilt as soon as you add them to the hot liquid.
Recipe by Fraiche Pantry at https://www.fraichepantry.com/2015/05/07/fresh-fava-bean-leek-soup/