maltese soup (kusksu)
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This soup is a traditional dish served in Malta, usually in the spring when fava beans (broad beans) are in season.
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yield
4 serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For maltese soup (kusksu)
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2 Tbspolive oil
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1 cyellow onion, diced
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2 clovegarlic, minced
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1 Tbsptomato paste
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32 ozchicken stock
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sea salt and pepper, to taste
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3bay leaves
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1potato, peeled and chopped into small pieces
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1carrot, peeled and chopped into small pieces
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14 ozfava beans (or substitute 15 oz. cannellini beans)
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1/2 cisraeli pearl couscous
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1/4 cricotta cheese, or more to taste
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chopped parsley to garnish
How To Make maltese soup (kusksu)
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1Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and cook until tender.
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2Stir in the garlic and tomato paste.
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3Add the chicken stock, bay leaves and salt and pepper.
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4Add potato, carrot, and beans, stir and bring to a boil.
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5Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
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6Stir in couscous and simmer for 15 minutes. (20 if using fava beans).
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7Stir in the ricotta cheese and simmer until heated.
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8Serve garnished with chopped parsley.
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