Sicilian Style Fava Bean Soup

Directions

1. Shaved Pecorino romano cheese or possibly shaved Grana Padano cheese
2. Shell beans discarding pods.
3. In large pot of boiling salted water, cook beans for 2 min.
4. Drain and rinse under cool water. Let cold completely.
5. Healthy pinch skin of each bean to break at one end; squeeze bean out of skin. Set aside.
6. In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic and warm pepper flakes for about 5 min or possibly till softened.
7. Add in stock, tomatoes and fava beans; bring to boil.
8. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 10 min.
9. Add in parsley and salt.
10. Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with cheese.