The saying holds true here in Positano this week, as the forecast calls for showers and chillier temperatures. Although the weather keeps us inside it doesn’t stop us from enjoying the seasonal spring vegetables, like the first fava beans, sweet peas, and new potatoes. If you find yourself feeling blue try serving up bowls of our warm spring soup. This along with thoughts of colorful May flowers will help brighten your spirits in no time!
Serves 4-6
Delicious, light and flavorsome - the perfect soup for a healthy spring lunch.
1.5 kg of Fava Beans (broad beans)
1.5 kg fresh Peas
3 Artichokes, cleaned and finely chopped
50 ml Olive Oil
100g Pancetta, chopped
1 medium Onion, sliced thinly
1 clove Garlic, crushed
500g New Potatoes, diced
Piece of Parmesan Rind
Handful of fresh Parsley, chopped
500 ml water
Handful fresh Basil, chopped
Shell the beans and peas and set to one side. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and add the pancetta, let it brown a little, then add the onion and garlic. Sauté for a few minutes, then add the beans, peas, artichokes and potatoes. Mix well, add the parsley and the Parmesan rind and add the water.
Season with salt and simmer for about an hour, stirring occasionally and adding more water if soup dries out too much. Serve hot with a sprinkling of basil and a final drizzling of olive oil.
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