Potato and Lima Soup Recipe

Name: Potato and Lima Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups chopped onions; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 4 cups sliced or cubed potatoes; 2 cups cooked fresh or frozen lima beans; 4 cups water or 4 cups vegetable stock; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (or use parsley); salt; ground black pepper; 1 cup skim milk or 1 cup buttermilk (optional); roasted red peppers or pimiento strip

Servings: persons

2 cups chopped onions
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 cups sliced or cubed potatoes
2 cups cooked fresh or frozen lima beans
4 cups water or 4 cups vegetable stock
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (or use parsley)
salt
ground black pepper
1 cup skim milk or 1 cup buttermilk (optional)
roasted red peppers or pimiento strip

1
Saute the onions in the oil for about 5 minutes, until translucent.
2
Add the potatoes, lima beans, and water or stock and bring to a boil.
3
Add the cilantro and salt and pepper to taste, lower the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
4
Puree in batches in a blender or food processor, return to the soup pot, and gently reheat, if necessary.
5
If you prefer a creamy soup, stir the skim milk or buttermilk into the soup and gently reheat.
6
Serve garnished with roasted red pepper or pimiento strips.
7
Enjoy!

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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: 2 cups chopped onions, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 4 cups sliced or cubed potatoes, 2 cups cooked fresh or frozen lima beans, and more.

Yes, Potato and Lima 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.

Potato and Lima Soup

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