Minestra Primavera

Directions

1. 1
   skin the fava beans and the peas; heat a large skillet with 2 tblsp olive oil and the chopped onion (you could add some pancetta if you like, but i rather like it without it), add the fava beans first, sautee for a couple of minutes, then add the peas. Sautee for another two minutes, salt and pepper to taste, and cover with water. Water should be 1/2 inch above the peas and fava. Simmer for 40 minutes, tasting for salt and pepper.
2. 2
   Cuta artichokes in quarters and sautee them in remaining olive oil for about five minutes, until tender.
3. 3
   When the minestra will be done, after 40 minutes, add the artichokes to the soup, and sprinkle with chopped parsley and mint, and finish with a good pinch of freshly grated pepper, Very healty and delicious!