Lima Bean And 4 Spices Soup Recipe

Name: Lima Bean And 4 Spices Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 servings; 1 1/8 cups lima beans; 13/16 cup pumpkin chopped; 2 potatoes cubed; 1 carrot sliced; 1 onion quartered; 1 garlic clove whole; 1/2 cabbage pointed, chopped; water; salt; 1 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Servings: persons

2 servings
1 1/8 cups lima beans
13/16 cup pumpkin chopped
2 potatoes cubed
1 carrot sliced
1 onion quartered
1 garlic clove whole
1/2 cabbage pointed, chopped
water
salt
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

1
Soak the lima beans for 4 hours, or overnight.
2
In a large saucepan, add the beans and cover with water. Cook on medium heat until done. Don't let the beans dry out, add more water if necessary, but not too much.
3
In a large pot filled with water, and seasoned with salt, add half the beans, pumpkin, potatoes, carrot, onion, and whole garlic clove.
4
Once everything is cooked, place soup in the blender for a 2 minutes, or until the vegetables are well grinded.
5
Pour the blended mixture back in the pot, add the remaining beans, the pointed cabbage cut into small pieces, season with a bit of olive oil and spices.
6
Cook for a few more minutes until the cabbage is cooked.

183

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 servings, 1 1/8 cups lima beans, 13/16 cup pumpkin chopped, 2 potatoes cubed, and more.

Yes, Lima Bean And 4 Spices 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!

Lima Bean And 4 Spices Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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