Lamb and Lima Bean Soup (Moroccan/Algerian) Recipe

Name: Lamb and Lima Bean Soup (Moroccan/Algerian)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried lima beans; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 750 g lamb; 2 medium brown onions, coarsely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped; 2 celery ribs, trimmed and coarsely chopped; 2 cups chicken stock; 4 cups water; 400 g chopped tomatoes; 4 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander; 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 cup dried lima beans
2 tablespoons olive oil
750 g lamb
2 medium brown onions, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
2 celery ribs, trimmed and coarsely chopped
2 cups chicken stock
4 cups water
400 g chopped tomatoes
4 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
2 tablespoons lemon juice

1
Place the Lima beans in a large bowl and cover with water.
2
Allow to soak overnight.
3
Rinse well and drain before using.
4
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan, cook the lamb until browned on all sides to seal it.
5
Add all the vegetables (EXCEPT tomatoes) and cook until softened - stir well.
6
Add the beans, stock and water to the pan and bring to the boil.
7
Reduce heat and simmer covered for 1 hour.
8
Skim the surface around every 20 minutes or so.
9
Remove lamb from pan.
10
If using lamb on the bone, remove all bones.
11
Pull lamb into small pieces.
12
return lamb to pan along with the tomatoes.
13
Simmer for another hour covered.
14
Remove from heat and add the coriander and lemon juice.
15
Stir well then serve with fresh bread.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried lima beans, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 750 g lamb, 2 medium brown onions, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Lamb and Lima Bean Soup (Moroccan/Algerian) 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.

Lamb and Lima Bean Soup (Moroccan/Algerian)

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