Broad Bean Puree

Directions

1. Soak the broad beans in water the previous day. The broad beans need at least 15 hours in water to expand properly.
2. The next day, rinse and remove the dark skins from the broad beans.
3. In a pot, bring them to a boil, continuously skimming off any foam for about 20 minutes. Once the foam is removed, add the onion, carrot, bay leaf, allspice, and chili pepper. Let them simmer for about an hour and a half (depending on how soft they are). Just before removing them from heat, add salt.
4. Blend together with the onion and carrot until it becomes a thick puree.
5. Serve with plenty of olive oil and chopped onions, or even capers, garnished with fresh onion rings.
Enjoy your broad bean puree !