Creamy Lima Bean Soup With Cauliflower And Bok Choi

Name: Creamy Lima Bean Soup With Cauliflower And Bok Choi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices of bacon; 1 small onion, chopped fine; 3 cups chicken broth; 2 cups softened lima beans (frozen is ok); 2 cups cauliflower; 1 cup bok choi; 1 cup spinach; 1/3 cup thinly sliced green scallion; 1 tsp tarragon; 1 tsp basil; 1 tsp ground coriander seed; 1 tsp garlic powder or Goya Adobo; 3 garlic cloves chopped fine; salt + pepper to taste

Servings: persons

6 slices of bacon
1 small onion, chopped fine
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups softened lima beans (frozen is ok)
2 cups cauliflower
1 cup bok choi
1 cup spinach
1/3 cup thinly sliced green scallion
1 tsp tarragon
1 tsp basil
1 tsp ground coriander seed
1 tsp garlic powder or Goya Adobo
3 garlic cloves chopped fine
salt + pepper to taste

1
In a skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat, turning it, until it is crisp, transfer it to paper towels to drain, and crumble it.
2
Transfer 1 tablespoon of the fat to a large heavy saucepan and in it cook the garlic and onion over moderately low heat stirring, until it is softened.
3
Add bok choi, spinach, cauliflower, lima beans and cook until all are softened.
4
Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
5
Reduce heat, and add basil, tarragon, ground coriander seed and 3 slices of bacon Simmer for 4-5 minutes.
6
Remove from heat and allow to stand for a couple of minutes.
7
In a food processor puree the soup.
8
Return it to the pan, and heat it over low heat until it is hot.
9
To serve: ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle the green scallion and the bacon over it.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 slices of bacon, 1 small onion, chopped fine, 3 cups chicken broth, 2 cups softened lima beans (frozen is ok), and more.

Yes, Creamy Lima Bean Soup With Cauliflower And Bok Choi 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!