Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



1
cup
onions

chopped



2
each
garlic cloves

pressed



1/4
cup
olive oil





1
teaspoon
cumin seeds

ground



1 1/2
teaspoon
hungarian paprika





1/4
teaspoon
cayenne pepper





2
x
bay leaves





1
x
carrot

chopped



1
cup
tomatoes

fresh, chopped



3 1/2
cups
vegetable stock





2
cups
fava beans

canned or cooked



1/4
cup
parsley

fresh, chopped



3
tablespoons
lemon juice

fresh



1
x
salt and black pepper





1
x
mint leaves

fresh (optional)

 In a large soup pot saute the onions and garlic in the olive oil until the onions are translucent.  Add the cumin, paprika, cayenne, bay leaves, and carrots and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes.  Stir in the chopped tomatoes and vegetable stock and simmer until the carrots are tender, about 15 minutes.  Finally, add the cooked fava beans and the parsley and lemon juice.  Add salt and pepper to taste.
  
Ful Nabed can be served with Pita Bread and garnished with fresh mint leaves