Chick-Pea, Chard, and Lima Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Chick-Pea, Chard, and Lima Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch Swiss chard (about 1 pound), washed; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups cooked dried chick-peas or rinsed and drained canned chick-peas (about one 15-ounce can); 1 1/2 cups cooked or rinsed and drained canned lima beans (about one 15-ounce can); 8 cups water; 2 cups chicken broth; 2/3 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta); Accompaniment: harissa (North African hot spice paste)

Servings: persons

1 bunch Swiss chard (about 1 pound), washed
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups cooked dried chick-peas or rinsed and drained canned chick-peas (about one 15-ounce can)
1 1/2 cups cooked or rinsed and drained canned lima beans (about one 15-ounce can)
8 cups water
2 cups chicken broth
2/3 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
Accompaniment: harissa (North African hot spice paste)

1
Cut stems and center ribs away from chard leaves.
2
Slice stems and center ribs thin.
3
Chop leaves coarse and reserve.
4
In a 6-quart heavy saucepan cook chard stems and ribs, onion, celery in oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened.
5
Add chick-peas, lima beans, water, and broth and simmer, partially covered, 10 minutes.
6
Stir in orzo and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender, about 10 minutes.
7
Stir in reserved chard leaves and simmer until leaves are tender, about 5 minutes.
8
Stir in salt to taste.
9
Serve soup with harissa to taste.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bunch Swiss chard (about 1 pound), washed, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 celery ribs, chopped, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Chick-Pea, Chard, and Lima Bean Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chick-Pea, Chard, and Lima Bean Soup

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