Slow-Cooker Cream of Fava Bean Soup

Name: Slow-Cooker Cream of Fava Bean Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 20 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks; 2 stalks celery, cut into chunks; 2 onions, quartered; 2 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 red apple, cored and cut into wedges; 8 cups (2 litres) chicken broth; 1 can 19 oz (540 ml) plum tomatoes; 1 cup (250 ml) dried fava beans; 1/3 cup (75 ml) sour cream; Fresh savory leaves or chopped fresh chives, to taste

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Preparation 20 MIN

Cooking 8 H
Servings 6
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Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

2 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks  
2 stalks celery, cut into chunks  
2 onions, quartered  
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 red apple, cored and cut into wedges
8 cups (2 litres) chicken broth
1 can 19 oz (540 ml) plum tomatoes
1 cup (250 ml) dried fava beans

Topping

1/3 cup (75 ml) sour cream
Fresh savory leaves or chopped fresh chives, to taste

Preparation

In a slow cooker, combine all the ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beans are tender.
In a blender, purée the soup until smooth. Strain, if desired. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with sour cream and savory leaves.