Lima Bean and Porcini Soup Recipe

Name: Lima Bean and Porcini Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large celery stalk, finely chopped; 1 large carrot, unpeeled, finely chopped; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; Salt to taste; 1/2 pound dried lima beans, soaked overnight and drained; 1/2 cup pearl barley; 1 pound meaty lamb neck or beef shin bones; 3/4 ounce dried porcini mushrooms; 4 thyme sprigs; 1 bay leaf; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon minced shallot; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Servings: persons

1 large celery stalk, finely chopped
1 large carrot, unpeeled, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
1/2 pound dried lima beans, soaked overnight and drained
1/2 cup pearl barley
1 pound meaty lamb neck or beef shin bones
3/4 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
4 thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

1
In a soup pot, combine celery, carrot, onion, garlic, olive oil and salt.
2
Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes.
3
Add lima beans, barley, 8 cups water, bones, porcini, thyme and bay leaf, and bring to a boil.
4
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
5
Discard thyme sprigs and bay leaf.
6
Remove bones, remove meat from bones, chop meat and return meat to soup.
7
Taste and add salt if needed.
8
Ladle soup into bowls and season with pepper.
9
Garnish with shallot and parsley, and serve.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large celery stalk, finely chopped, 1 large carrot, unpeeled, finely chopped, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Lima Bean and Porcini 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.

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Lima Bean and Porcini Soup

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