Title: Luscious Lima Bean Soup
Categories: Veg09
Yield: 9 servings

16 oz Bagged dry lima beans
4 c Water
5 Carrots; peeled and chopped
1 Leek; chopped
White part only
1 Shallot; finely chopped
2 Stalks celery; chopped
4 Vegetable bouillon cubes
8 c Water
2 tb Olive oil

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!!

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 saut‚ 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. Makes 9 servings

Recipe by: www.souprecipe.com/ 4/23/99

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