Lima Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Lima Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pkg. dried lima beans; salt and pepper; coriander seed; fresh sage; 1 bay leaf; 1 hot pepper; 2 medium potatoes; 1/2 c. sherry (optional); 1/4 c. olive oil; 1 large onion; Polish sausage (optional); 6 to 8 cloves garlic, crushed

Servings: persons

1 pkg. dried lima beans
salt and pepper
coriander seed
fresh sage
1 bay leaf
1 hot pepper
2 medium potatoes
1/2 c. sherry (optional)
1/4 c. olive oil
1 large onion
Polish sausage (optional)
6 to 8 cloves garlic, crushed

1
Soak dried beans overnight.
2
Wash thoroughly and put in pot of boiling water.
3
Add chopped onion and cubed potatoes.
4
Add seasonings to taste.
5
Bring to a boil, then cook on low until beans are done and soup is thick.
6
Mash beans with wooden spoon while in the pot.
7
Remove hot pepper.
8
Add olive oil and sherry and simmer another 15 minutes.
9
If sausage is added, omit olive oil and add sausage along with potatoes and onion, but boil sausage separately first to remove fat.

468

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pkg. dried lima beans, salt and pepper, coriander seed, fresh sage, and more.

Yes, Lima Bean 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 Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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