Pumpkin Soup / Fava

Make your iftar healthy this Ramadan!

Today is the 17th day of Ramadan. Here are two delicious dishes you can prepare for iftar: Pumpkin Soup and Fava. Enjoy!

Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients:

• 500 g pumpkin
• 300 g potato
• 1 onion
• 30 g butter
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• Nutmeg to taste

Preparation:

1. Clean the pumpkin from skin and seeds, wash in cold water, and dice. Peel and dice the potatoes in the same way. Place potatoes and pumpkin in a pot, cover with cold water, and put on the stove.
2. Finely chop the onion, sauté in butter until translucent, then add to the pot with the pumpkin and potatoes. Cook uncovered over medium heat for about 20 minutes.
3. After 20 minutes, blend the vegetables into a purée. Add salt and pepper, cook for another 5–7 minutes.
4. When serving, you may add spices, lemon juice, or olive oil to taste.

Fava

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups dried broad beans
• 1 onion
• 4–5 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 3 cups hot water
• 1 red onion
• ½ bunch dill

Preparation:

1. Chop the onion, sauté in plenty of olive oil. Wash the beans well, drain.
2. Add the beans to the sautéed onions, cook briefly, then season with salt and sugar. Add hot water and cook over medium heat until the beans soften, stirring occasionally.
3. If the water evaporates before the beans are fully cooked, add more boiling water to prevent burning. Once soft, mash with a spoon or purée with a hand blender.
4. When serving, garnish with chopped dill and sliced red onion.