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How to Make Luscious Lima Bean Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite as comforting as a warm and hearty bowl of soup on a chilly day. And if you're looking for a delicious and nutritious option, then look no further than this Luscious Lima Bean Soup recipe. Full of flavor and packed with protein, this soup is sure to satisfy your taste buds and keep you feeling full and satisfied.

Using Lima beans as the main ingredient, this soup is not only delicious but also incredibly healthy. Lima beans are an excellent source of fiber, prote...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry lima beans
  • 4 cups water
  • 5 carrots, chopped
  • 1 leek, bulb only, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallots
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 4 cubes vegetable bouillon
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 9
  • Yield: 9 servings

  • Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add dry lima beans, and boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, and allow the beans to sit, covered, for 1 to 2 hours to soften. Drain and rinse until water runs clear, discarding bean water.
  • In a soup pot, saute vegetables in olive oil until onions and celery are translucent. Add lima beans, and saute for another 2 to 3 minutes.
  • In the meantime, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the vegetable bouillon to the boiling water, and stir until dissolved. Add broth to the sauteed vegetables and beans. Add remaining water, and allow soup to simmer over a low flame for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Serve steaming hot.

    • Nutrition

    220 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 46mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 11g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 62mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1027mg

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    Vegetarian recipes
    Soup recipes
    Bean recipes
    Healthy recipes
    Easy recipes