Kusksu
Prep 15min
Cook 35min
Serves 4
One of Malta’s favourite soups. A simple broad bean soup with the signature ‘kusksu’ pasta and fresh Maltese Ġbejniet.
List of Ingredients
2tsp Olive Oil
1 Medium Size Chopped Onion
2 Garlic Cloves (minced or finely chopped)
1 Large Carrot or 2 smaller ones (sliced)
150g Broad Beans
2 Medium Potatoes (diced)
2 Small Zucchini (diced)
1/2tsp Ground Black Pepper
1tbsp Tomato Paste (kunserva)
1ltr Water
1 Chicken or Vegetable Stock Cube
100g Kusksu
4 Fresh Sheep’s Milk Cheeselets (ġbejniet)
4 Fresh Eggs
Salt to Taste
Instructions
1
In a large pot, fry the onion and garlic in 2tsp of olive oil on medium-high heat until the onion gets translucent. Stirring at every step.
2
Add the carrot & broad beans, zucchini, potatoes, tomato paste, and black pepper. Mix well and keep on cooking the vegetables for about 5 minutes on a medium-low heat.
3
Add the water, stock cube, and the pasta. Bring to a boil, stir well, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
4
Taste and adjust with salt to your liking.
5
Crack the eggs and gently add them to the pot, together with the cheese.
6
Cover the pot and let them simmer on a low flame for about 10 minutes, or until the eggs are nicely poached.
7
Serve with plenty of Maltese bread.
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