Fava Bean and Nopales Soup Recipe

Ingredients:
1/2 lb Fava beans, washed well and drained
1/2 cup Olive Oil
1/2 Onion cut into large pieces
1 and 1/2 quarts of water
2 cloves of garlic
4 to 5 cactus pads
1/2 diced onion

Combine the Favas, oil, onion and two cloves garlic.
Cook in a covered pot bringing to a slow boil and continue to cook until the Favas are soft and the liquid is thick.
Do not salt. This takes about 2 and 1/2 hours. Stir frequently.
Meanwhile clean the cactus pads and cut them into 1/4 inch cubes.
Boil them with salt, garlic and onion for about 15 minutes.
(note: if using our Nopalea grande cactus, there is no need to pre-boil)
Before serving add the cactus to the soup and stir well.

Makes approximately 6 servings.
Baby Lima or Haba beans can be substituted for the Fava beans

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