Ranch-Style Fava Bean Soup

Steps

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1. 1
   Soak the broad beans in water overnight; the next day, rinse them well and place them in a pot along with the soaking water.
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2. 2
   Once the water is boiling, add a sprig of cilantro, half an onion, and the beans; season with a little salt and let simmer until tender.
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   In a separate pan, heat some oil and sauté finely chopped onion and garlic until fragrant.
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   Dice the nopales into small squares, add them to the sautéed onions, sprinkle a little salt, and let them cook down in their own natural juices until soft.
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   Once the nopales are cooked, remove them and set aside; also take the onion piece out of the bean broth and discard it.
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   Heat oil in another pan, then add the chopped spring onions and cook until lightly browned.
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   Dice the tomatoes; once the spring onions are golden, add the tomatoes with a little salt and cook until they soften and release their juices.
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   Once the tomato mixture is ready, stir it into the cooked broad bean broth.
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   Add the previously cooked nopales into the soup as well.
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    Sprinkle in the chopped cilantro, then add the sliced pickled jalapeños for extra flavor.
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    Let the soup simmer a little longer so all the flavors meld together, then it's ready to serve.
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