Bissara – Moroccan Green Split Peas Soup (Vegan)

Ingredient:

500g / 1 lbs of Green Split Peas. (You can use Fava beans as well or a mix of the two)

1.5 Liters / 6.5 Cups of Water + 250ml.

2/3 Tbsp of Salt (2 tsp).

1.5 Tbsp of Cumin.

0.5 tsp of Black Pepper.

4 to 8 Garlic Cloves (to taste).

6 Tbsp of Olive Oil.

For blending:

1 Cup of Hot Water for blending but you can also use more/less depending on the consistency you are looking for.

For finishing/plating:

A drizzle of Olive Oil.

Few pinches of Cumin and Chili powder.