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Luscious Lima Bean Soup

SUBMITTED BY: Ann Caterina PHOTO BY: P.Smith

"Quick, easy, and wildly satisfying soup that is both light and hearty. This soup freezes wonderfully, and can be used for lunches or quick suppers. Enjoy!!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 13 stars. This recipe average a 4.2 star rating.
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PREP TIME  25 Min
COOK TIME  2 Hrs 5 Min
READY IN  4 Hrs 30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2008 by P.Smith
I'm a soupaholic, and this is one of my favorites. I followed the recipe other than subbing 1... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by LINDA MCLEAN
Great comforting soup on a chilly fall evening. The only change I made was to omit the water... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Pillowtrot
I thought this soup was great! I didn't even saute' the vegetables -- just threw them in the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2003 by GORDO24
Great Recipe!!!! I added more leek and shallot for a little more flavor. 1st time I made it I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2008 by happywifey
Wow, what a delicious soup and turned out just like the picture. The soup was creamy and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2008 by MISTICAT57
Excellent! I used chicken broth instead of veggie and added a couple of smoked pork neckbones. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2006 by Mindy Fulton
This is pretty good. The changes I made....I didn't use Leek, couldn't find it at the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by FIREICE
MMMMMMM!!!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2006 by LANIEBABE
Soup was ver good I made some small changes.. I added a bay leaf and some Boyds all in one... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2005 by MOMMYOFPEPPER
good but I had to cook it almost 2 more hours than it said to get the beans soft enough.