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Mexican Fava Bean Soup (Sopa de Habas)

Mexican Fava Bean Soup (Sopa de Habas)

Mexican Fava Bean Soup
Sopa de Habas

This mild (chile-free) version of Sopa de Habas is all about mellow, earthy flavors and a silky texture. With the beans fully blended, the soup becomes smooth and naturally creamy. Tomato, onion, carrot, celery, and garlic form a subtle backbone — a mild sweetness from fresh tomato and a quiet savoriness from the aromatics.

Mexican oregano added toward the end brings a fresh, herbal lift. It gives the soup a gentle brightness that cuts through the heartiness of the blended beans. And the toppings aren’t just decorative — they add contrast, temperature, and texture, turning a simple bowl of soup into something lively.

Mexican Fava Bean Soup (Sopa de Habas)

Mexican Fava Bean Soup Recipe

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Dreamy Meyer Lemon Salad with Edible Violas


Belgian Endive, Mixed Baby Lettuces, Garden Fresh Italian Parsley, Violas
Fava Beans, Thinly-Sliced Meyer Lemon Wheels, Toasted Pine Nuts, Kalamata Olives
Dressed with Meyer Lemon Cream

Gail’s Meyer Lemon Tree (upper left) and Violas (lower right)

We’ll be hosting another one of our Sunken City Supper Club events soon, so my friend Gail and I have been busy in our “test kitchen” creating an exciting springtime menu. The Sunken City Supper Club is a fresh, local and secret place to seasonally mingle with friends and neighbors – to enjoy the camaraderie, great food, wine, the awesome intimate jazz standards (and perhaps a little dancing too) performed by local musicians Barry Anthony and Bill Ryan. We hold one event per season, and the menu always reflects seasonal ingredients.

The first absolute winner from our test kitchen is this gorgeous salad! The Meyer lemons are sliced thin, the entire fruit is edible, including the thin, soft, smooth rind. The violas, also known as Johnny Jump-ups, add beauty and a lovely mild pea flavor. It is imperative that we test every dish, not only for taste, but also to make sure we can prepare and serve the 5 courses to 24 people in a timely manner.

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