Leek And Lima Bean Soup With Bacon Recipe

Name: Leek And Lima Bean Soup With Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 slices bacon; 2 cups chopped leeks; 4 cups fresh baby lima beans; 4 cups fat-free chicken broth; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion; 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream

Servings: persons

3 slices bacon
2 cups chopped leeks
4 cups fresh baby lima beans
4 cups fat-free chicken broth
1 cup water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream

1
Fry the bacon in a large saucepan over med heat until crisp; remove bacon from pan, reserving 1 tablespoon of drippings in the pan.
2
Crumble bacon and set aside.
3
Add leeks to drippings in pan; stir/saute 7 minutes or until tender; stir in beans, broth, and water; bring to a boil.
4
Lower heat and simmer 10 minutes or until beans are tender.
5
Place half of the bean mixture in a blender.
6
Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape), secure lid on blender.
7
Place a clean dishtowel over opening in blender (to prevent spills), and process until smooth.
8
Pour pureed bean mixture into a large bowl.
9
Repeat procedure with remaining bean mixture.
10
Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
11
Ladle about 1 cup of soup into individual bowls (8); top each serving with 1 tablespoon onions, 1 tablespoon sour cream, and about 1 teaspoon bacon.

895

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

106

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 slices bacon, 2 cups chopped leeks, 4 cups fresh baby lima beans, 4 cups fat-free chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Leek And Lima Bean Soup With Bacon 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.

Leek And Lima Bean Soup With Bacon

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