Lima Bean Soup
Serves: 6
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 120 min
Ingredients
1 Cup
Dried baby lima beans
6 Cups
Water
2
Leeks, cut in half and thinly sliced
2 Stalks
Celery, sliced
1 Tsp
Garlic, minced
1 1/2 Cups
Potatoes, chunked
1
Bay leaf
1/2 Pound
Fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 Tbsp
Soy sauce (optional)
1/2 Cup
Orzo
1/4 Cup
Fresh dill, chopped
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Directions
1
Place the lima beans and water in a large pot. Soak overnight, OR quick soak by bringing to a boil, cooking for 2 minutes, removing from heat and letting rest for 1 hour. Then, bring beans and water to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
2
Add the leeks, celery, garlic, potatoes and bay leaf. Continue to cook for 30 minutes. Add the mushrooms and soy sauce and cook an additional 20 minutes. Add the orzo and dill weed and cook for another 10 minutes until the orzo is tender. Season with some freshly ground pepper, if desired.
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