Best 3 Baby Lima Bean Soup Recipes

Baby Lima Bean Soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. Made with dried baby lima beans, vegetables, and a flavorful broth, this soup is sure to warm you up from the inside out. Bursting with flavor, its rich and creamy texture comes from slow-simmering the beans until they are tender and creamy. The addition of vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions enhances the soup's savory taste. You can customize it to your liking by adding your favorite spices and herbs. Serve it with a side of crusty bread or a green salad for a complete, wholesome meal.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

BABY LIMA BEAN SOUP

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I had a meaty ham bone...and wanted a hearty stick to your ribs kind of meal. And this is what I came up with. It turned out so tasty...I have to share it. The baby lima beans cook up fast, I didn't even pre-soak them. But if you want...sure go ahead. Total time was 3 1/2 hours...and wow...its even better the next day. All the flavors blend in that time. I hope you give it a try, if your a bean soup person...this is a must.

Provided by Kari-girl

Categories Beans

Time 3h45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups baby lima beans
1 large ham bone, meaty
2 medium onions, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 teaspoon Cavenders All Purpose Greek Seasoning
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 cups water

Steps:

In a large pot throw in;.
Washed beans, and the rest of the ingredients, except for the salt.
Put enough water or stock to completely cover all ingredients.
Cook for around 3 to 3/12 hours, taste and add the salt if needed.
( depends on the ham )
I put some mozzarella cheese in the bottom of the bowl -- and put the
soup on top. It melts and gives the soup even more flavor.( as if it
needed it.lol ).

BABY LIMA BEAN SOUP

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This is one of my favorite soups & I especially loved to order a bowl of it at my Aunt Linda's restaurant named after her husband Monty. I am a purist when it comes to Baby Lima Bean Soup and don't like to make it fancy but to keep it simple just like Monty's. I do add a few more seasonings for flavor but that's all. It's...

Provided by Kimberly Biegacki

Categories Bean Soups

Time 2h45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

SOAK BEANS OVERNIGHT
1 lb baby lima beans, dried
8 - 10 c water to cover
COOK BABY LIMA BEAN SOUP NEXT DAY
water to cover
4 c vegetable broth
1 medium onion, diced
4 - 5 medium carrots, diced
1 medium meaty ham bone
1 medium sized piece of ham, you'll dice later
2 - 3 clove garlic,minced
1 tsp celery salt
1 Tbsp dried celery flakes
salt & pepper

Steps:

1. Sort and rinse beans before soaking. Then place in a medium sized bowl the sorted beans and 7-8 cups of water.
2. Let them soak overnight.
3. Drain and rinse the baby lima beans.
4. Add to your cooking pan/pot, Ninja Cooking System or crockpot.
5. Add your vegetable broth, carrots, onions, garlic and the rest of the ingredients. Add water to cover ham bone. You'll cook your soup for 3 - 4 hours on a medium heat. Stirring occasionally and checking to see if you need to add any more water.
6. When soup is ready, I take out the ham bone and ham. I dice up the ham in small pieces and place back down in the soup. I usually put the ham bone back into the soup till I'm ready to freeze up what is left over.

BABY LIMA BEAN SOUP WITH MUSTARD GREENS, PEAS, AND ONIONS

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Categories Soup/Stew Leafy Green Onion Quick & Easy Lima Bean Pea Summer Mustard Greens Gourmet

Yield Serves 4 first-course or 2 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (1-pound) bag frozen baby lima beans, thawed (3 cups)
2 1/2 cups water
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup frozen baby peas
2 cups coarsely chopped trimmed mustard greens
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

Purée 1 cup lima beans with water in a blender until smooth, about 1 minute.
Cook onion and garlic in butter in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened, about 6 minutes. Add purée, remaining lima beans, salt, and pepper and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Stir in peas and mustard greens and simmer, covered, 3 minutes.
Stir in chives and season with salt and pepper.

Tips for Making Baby Lima Bean Soup:

Soak the beans overnight: Soaking the beans overnight helps to soften them and reduce the cooking time. If you don't have time to soak the beans overnight, you can quick-soak them by boiling them for 2 minutes, then removing them from the heat and letting them sit for 1 hour.
Use a variety of vegetables: Don't be afraid to add other vegetables to your soup, such as carrots, celery, onions, or tomatoes. This will add flavor and nutrients to the soup.
Use a good quality broth: The broth is the base of your soup, so it's important to use a good quality broth. You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or even water. If you're using water, you may want to add some salt and pepper to taste.
Season the soup to taste: Once the soup is finished cooking, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, garlic, or other spices.
Serve the soup with a variety of toppings: You can serve the soup with a variety of toppings, such as sour cream, shredded cheese, or chopped fresh herbs.

Conclusion:

Baby lima bean soup is a delicious and nutritious soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful soup, give baby lima bean soup a try. You won't be disappointed!