B'ssara (Moroccan Fava Bean Soup)

Method

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1. 1Drain and rinse the soaked beans. Put them in a pot with the peeled garlic and the water, bring to a boil and skim off the foam.
2. 2Lower the heat and simmer with the lid ajar, stirring now and then, for 40-50 minutes. The beans should be soft enough to collapse when pressed with a spoon.
3. 3Take the pot off the heat and blend with a stick blender until completely smooth. Stir in 2 tbsp olive oil, the cumin, paprika and salt.
4. 4Heat gently for 5 minutes, stirring. For soup it should be pourable, for a dip thick; thin with a little hot water if you want soup.
5. 5Add the lemon juice and taste for salt. B'ssara thickens as it stands, so loosen with a splash of water just before serving if needed.
6. 6Ladle into bowls, drizzle generously with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of cumin and paprika. Serve with warm bread.