Lima Bean Soup

Lima beans are named after Lima, the capital city of Peru, where they have been cultivated for over 7,000 years.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Lima Bean Soup

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: American Courses: Lunch, Soup, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Lima Beans
• 4 cups Vegetable Broth
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 stalk Celery Stalk
• 2 clove Garlic Clove
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
• 1 leaf Bay Leaf
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley

Instructions

1. Rinse and drain the lima beans.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender.
4. Add lima beans, vegetable broth, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
6. Remove bay leaf and blend half of the soup until smooth.
7. Return blended soup to the pot and stir.
8. Cook for another 5 minutes.
9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 4g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.