Broad Bean & Vegetable Soup

Directions

Drain beans, remove skins, and set beans aside.

Heat oil in a saucepan; then sauté onions, garlic, and hot pepper for 10 minutes.

Add remaining ingredients and bring to boil.

Cover and cook over medium heat for 1 hour or until broad beans are well-cooked, stirring a few times and adding more water if necessary.

Note: 4 cups of pre-cooked fava beans can be substituted for the 2 cups of dry beans.

If the cooked fava beans are used, cook the soup for only about 40 minutes.