16-20 oz. fava beans, cooked and lightly mashed

1 large onion, chopped into large pieces

2 cups broth

A pinch of saffron, ground in a mortar

Salt, to taste (optional)

Set the broth to boil on the stove. Add the cooked and lightly mashed fava beans and the onions to the broth. Add the saffron and cook until onions are translucent. Taste the dish, and add salt if necessary.