Lima Bean Soup
Lima Bean Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish, perfect for warming up on chilly days. This creamy soup combines tender lima beans with vibrant vegetables and aromatic herbs, creating a delightful medley of flavors in every spoonful. Easy to make, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Serve it hot alongside crusty bread for a heartwarming meal that feels like home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh or frozen lima beans
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the lima beans and pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Incorporate dried thyme and bay leaves; season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes until beans are tender.
- For a creamier texture, use an immersion blender to blend part of the soup; otherwise, leave it chunky.
- Remove bay leaves before serving hot with fresh herbs and crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg