Herbed Lima Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Herbed Lima Bean Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dry baby lima beans; Water; 1 (16 ounce.) can whole tomatoes, broken up; 1/4 c. instant chopped onion; 2 teaspoon marjoram leaves, divided; 1/4 teaspoon grnd black pepper; 1 bay leaf; 1 c. sliced carrots; 1 c. sliced celery; 2 1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1
Place lima beans in a large saucepan.
2
Cover with boiling water; let stand for 1 hour; drain off liquid.
3
Add in 8 c. of water, tomatoes, onion, 1 1/2 tsp.
4
of the marjoram, black pepper, and bay leaf.
5
Bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat and simmer, covered, till beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hrs.
7
Add in carrots, celery, salt, and remaining 1/2 tsp.
8
marjoram, crushed.
9
Simmer, covered, till vegetables are tender, about 10 min.
10
Remove bay leaf before serving.

189

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dry baby lima beans, Water, 1 (16 ounce.) can whole tomatoes, broken up, 1/4 c. instant chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Herbed Lima Bean Soup Recipe 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!