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Lima Bean Soup Recipe

Limas have long been recognized as being one of the most nutritious legumes, high in protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and polyphenols.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Lima Bean Soup Recipe
Servings: 2
Calories: 1106kcal

Equipment

  • The pot

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry large lima beans
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 carrots
  • 2 leeks
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallots
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  • 8 cups of water should come to a boil. Boiled lima beans for 5 to 10 minutes after addition. Discard the heat and cover. Give beans a two to five hour soak. Return the rinsed and drained beans to the pot.
  • All the vegetables should be sauteed in hot olive oil until the celery and carrots are crisp-tender.
  • The beans in the pot should have 8 cups of chicken stock added. the vegetables, please. After combining, simmer for 1.5 hours on low heat while stirring frequently. As desired, add salt and pepper to the dish.

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Nutrition

Calories: 1106kcal | Carbohydrates: 155g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 7292mg | Potassium: 3832mg | Fiber: 43g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 43804IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 406mg | Iron: 17mg
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