Kitchen Sink Soup Recipe

Name: Kitchen Sink Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup dried baby lima beans; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 ½ cups chopped cabbage; 1 cup chopped onion; ¾ cup chopped celery; 6 cups water (or vegetable broth); ¾ cup chopped carrot; ½ cup chopped parsnip; ¼ cup split peas or ¼ cup yellow split peas; 1 bay leaf; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ¾ cup chopped tomato; ¼ cup barley; 1 cup diced peeled potato; ¾ cup cut green beans; ½ cup chopped zucchini; ½ cup corn kernel; ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley; ¼ cup snipped fresh dill; ½ teaspoon salt (to taste); ⅛ teaspoon pepper (to taste)

Servings: persons

½ cup dried baby lima beans
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 ½ cups chopped cabbage
1 cup chopped onion
¾ cup chopped celery
6 cups water (or vegetable broth)
¾ cup chopped carrot
½ cup chopped parsnip
¼ cup split peas or ¼ cup yellow split peas
1 bay leaf
2 garlic cloves, minced
¾ cup chopped tomato
¼ cup barley
1 cup diced peeled potato
¾ cup cut green beans
½ cup chopped zucchini
½ cup corn kernel
⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup snipped fresh dill
½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
⅛ teaspoon pepper (to taste)

1
Soak the lima beans in water overnight; drain.
2
In a 4-quart saucepan, heat the oil over med-high heat.
3
Add in cabbage, onions, and celery; cook/stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes.
4
Add the water or broth and bring to a boil; stir in the lima beans, carrots, parsnips, split peas, bay leaf, and garlic; return to a boil.
5
Decrease heat and simmer, uncovered, 1 hour.
6
Add the tomatoes and barley; return to a simmer; simmer, uncovered, 25 minutes.
7
Add the remaining ingredients; return to a simmer; simmer, uncovered, 25 minutes longer.
8
Discard bay leaf.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup dried baby lima beans, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 ½ cups chopped cabbage, 1 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Kitchen Sink 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Kitchen Sink Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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