Lima Bean Soup Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Start by soaking the lima beans overnight in water.
• STEP 2.In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté onions, carrots, and celery until they are soft and fragrant.
• STEP 3.Add the soaked lima beans, vegetable broth, bay leaves, thyme, and salt to the pot. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer.
• STEP 4.Cover the pot and let the soup cook for about 1 hour or until the beans are tender.
• STEP 5.Remove the bay leaves and use an immersion blender to partially puree the soup, leaving some beans whole for texture.
• STEP 6.Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.
• STEP 7.Garnish with fresh herbs, such as parsley or cilantro, if desired.

Cooking Tips

• Soaking the lima beans overnight helps to reduce the cooking time.
• For a creamier soup, you can blend the entire soup until smooth.
• Serve the soup with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.

Storage and Serving

• Allow the soup to cool completely before storing it in an airtight container.
• Refrigerate the soup for up to 3 days.
• To reheat, simply heat the soup on the stovetop over medium heat until warmed through.
• Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.