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Bulgur and Fava Bean Soup
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Bulgur and Fava Bean Soup

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

279
Calories
9g
Protein
16g
Fat
28g
Carbs

Counts 5 of 9 ingredients — the other 4 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chickpea 1/2 cup canned (120g) drained 134
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Bulgur not in our table 0
Bean not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0
Harissa not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried chickpeas (6 ounces), soaked overnight and drained
  • 3/4 cup coarse bulgur (5 ounces), rinsed
  • 1 cup small dried split fava beans (6 ounces)
  • 2 quarts water
  • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon harissa
  • 1 tablespoon tabil
  • 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • Salt

Directions

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In a large, heavy saucepan, combine the chickpeas, bulgur, favas, water and 1 cup of olive oil and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the chickpeas and fava beans are completely broken down, about 4 hours. Stir in the tomato paste, harissa, tabil, paprika and garlic and simmer for 5 minutes longer. Season with salt and serve, passing extra olive oil at the table.

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