Ingredients

• 1 large sweet onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 4 cups vegetable broth or 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 cups cooked fava beans (rinsed and drained if canned)
• fresh mint leaves, to garnish
• 1 cup chopped carrot
• 1 cup diced tomato (with juice, if canned)