Minestra Primavera
- 3 punds fava beans
- 3 pounds peas
- 3 artichokes
- 3Tblsp olive oil
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 1 clove garlic
- parsil amd mint
- water.
- skin the fava beans and the peas; heat a large skillet with 2 tblsp olive oil and the chopped onion (you could add some pancetta if you like, but i rather like it without it), add the fava beans first, sautee for a couple of minutes, then add the peas. Sautee for another two minutes, salt and pepper to taste, and cover with water. Water should be 1/2 inch above the peas and fava. Simmer for 40 minutes, tasting for salt and pepper.
- Cuta artichokes in quarters and sautee them in remaining olive oil for about five minutes, until tender.
- When the minestra will be done, after 40 minutes, add the artichokes to the soup, and sprinkle with chopped parsley and mint, and finish with a good pinch of freshly grated pepper, Very healty and delicious!
fava beans, peas, artichokes, olive oil, onion, clove garlic, parsil, water
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/minestra-primavera-1264759 (may not work)