Iraqi Fava Bean Soup (Shorbat Baqella)
Iraqi Cuisine

Iraqi Fava Bean Soup (Shorbat Baqella)

Iraqi Fava Bean Soup – a light, comforting spring soup made with tender green broad beans, fresh dill, and garlic.

40 min
Total Time
4 servings
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Iraq
Origin

Ingredients

  • Peeled green fava beans 400 g
  • Chopped fresh dill 3 tbsp
  • Garlic 3 clove
  • Rice 0.25 cup

Instructions

  1. 1 Boiling

    Boil the fava beans until they begin to soften.

  2. 2 Preparation

    Add the rice and water, then let simmer until the rice is fully cooked.

  3. 3 Preparation

    Stir in the chopped dill and minced garlic during the final 5 minutes of cooking.

  4. 4 Serving

    Serve hot with fresh lemon wedges.