Best 10 Cream Of Lima Bean Soup Recipes

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Cream of lima bean soup is a delicious and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great source of protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it can be made with a variety of ingredients to suit your taste. Whether you prefer a simple soup with just a few ingredients or a more complex soup with a variety of vegetables and seasonings, there is a cream of lima bean soup recipe out there for you.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

LUSCIOUS LIMA BEAN SOUP



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Quick, easy, and wildly satisfying soup that is both light and hearty. This soup freezes wonderfully, and can be used for lunches or quick suppers. Enjoy!!

Provided by Ann Caterina

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas

Time 4h30m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound dry lima beans
4 cups water
5 carrots, chopped
1 leek, bulb only, chopped
2 tablespoons minced shallots
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 cubes vegetable bouillon
8 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add dry lima beans, and boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, and allow the beans to sit, covered, for 1 to 2 hours to soften. Drain and rinse until water runs clear, discarding bean water.
  • In a soup pot, saute vegetables in olive oil until onions and celery are translucent. Add lima beans, and saute for another 2 to 3 minutes.
  • In the meantime, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the vegetable bouillon to the boiling water, and stir until dissolved. Add broth to the sauteed vegetables and beans. Add remaining water, and allow soup to simmer over a low flame for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Serve steaming hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 10.9 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 46.2 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

LIMA BEAN SOUP



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A yearly Lima Bean Festival in nearby West Cape May honors the many growers there and showcases different recipes using their crops. This comforting chowder was a contest winner at the festival several years ago. -Kathleen Olsack, North Cape May, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) lima beans, rinsed and drained
3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 small sweet red peppers, chopped
2 small onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1/4 cup butter
1-1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup half-and-half cream
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine the first 12 ingredients; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-35 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Add cream; heat through but do not boil. Sprinkle with bacon just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 431mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CREAMED LIMA BEANS



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When my DH and I got married he requested Creamed Lima Beans. I had heard of Creamed Corn before but never limas. I soon found out it was a dish his great aunt prepared for him regularly so I dutifully learned to fix it too. She also used this sauce for creamed peas or carrots.

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Beans

Time 12m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 ounce) package frozen lima beans, cooked
water, for cooking lima beans
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2-2 cups milk
1 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook lima beans according to package directions; I use the microwave.
  • Melt butter in saucepan, stir in flour and blend well.
  • Add milk, about 1/2 cup at a time, and blend with whisk.
  • Cook over medium heat until thickened.
  • Total amount of milk depends on how thick you prefer the sauce to be.
  • Stir in sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Add cooked, drained lima beans.

CREAMY LIMA-BEAN SOUP WITH PASTA AND PEPPERS



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Pureeing this lima-bean soup makes it creamy; tiny pasta shapes add texture, and roasted red bell peppers give the soup an appealing fall color.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 red bell peppers, quartered lengthwise, ribs and seeds removed
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 carrots, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
4 cups canned reduced-sodium vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen baby lima beans
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 cups cooked small pasta, such as ditalini or tiny elbows
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat broiler. Place peppers, skin sides up, on a baking sheet. Broil 4 inches from heat until charred, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool slightly; using a paper towel, rub off blackened skins. Coarsely chop peppers; set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion and carrots until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add broth, thyme, lima beans, and 2 cups water. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer 15 minutes. Stir in basil and lemon juice.
  • Working in batches (do not fill container more than halfway), puree soup in a blender or food processor until smooth. Return soup to pan; bring to a boil, and add pasta and reserved peppers. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

DAD'S LIMA BEAN SOUP WITH HAM BONE



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This was one of my father's favorite dishes, a staple of Depression-era cooking when fresh meat was scarce and soup stretched everything. Simmered until thick, with chunks of ham - even lima-bean-haters enjoy this hearty soup.

Provided by Sharon

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes     Ham Soup

Time 5h32m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package dried lima beans
1 ham bone with some meat
8 cups water, or more as needed
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 stalks celery, diced
1 onion, diced
½ pound diced cooked ham
4 carrots, peeled and sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large pot; cover with 2 inches water. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 1 to 2 hours. Drain and rinse. Transfer beans to another container.
  • Combine ham bone and 8 cups water in a large saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat until remaining meat falls off the bone, about 2 hours. Remove and discard bone. Use a slotted spoon to transfer meat to a bowl.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until onion is translucent, 7 to 10 minutes. Add cooked ham bone meat, lima beans, and diced ham. Reduce heat and simmer, adding additional water as needed, until soup is thickened to desired consistency, about 90 minutes.
  • Stir carrots, salt, pepper, and parsley into the soup. Let simmer until carrots are soft, about 30 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 15.9 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 12.1 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 710.2 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

LIMA BEAN SOUP WITH PARMESAN BACON CRISP



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Provided by Paul McCullough

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2/3 cup diced onion
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup diced carrot
1/3 cup diced celery
3 cups lima beans, thawed
1 apple peeled, cored, pitted and sliced
4 cups chicken broth
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup fully cooked crumbled bacon
Sour cream, for plating, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large heavy-bottomed pot, cook onion in butter and oil over medium heat until translucent about 10 minutes. Add the carrot and celery and cook another 5 minutes.
  • While vegetables are cooking, place lima beans in boiling water and cook until very soft about 10 minutes. Drain lima beans and add to the pot with the sliced apple. Pour in the chicken broth. Lower heat and simmer an additional 5 minutes. Then puree with a hand blender. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • For the Parmesan Bacon Crisp: Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray. Make 4 to 5 lines with the Parmesan, about 1-inch wide and 4-inches long. Sprinkle with bacon. Bake for about 7 to 10 minutes or until golden and crisp. Remove from oven and let cool. Peel crisp from foil and serve with soup.
  • Cook's Note: For additional flavor, add an additional 1/2 cup of Parmesan and 1/4 cup bacon to the soup before pureeing. Also a dollop of sour cream adds a creamy finish to this healthy soup.
  • This recipe was provided by a finalist, who may or may not be a professional cook, for The Next Food Network Star. Food Network has not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.

LIMA BEAN SOUP



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Provided by Donna St. George

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 7h15m

Yield 3 quarts, about 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 cups fresh or frozen lima beans
3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled into bits
2 medium potatoes, diced
3 carrots, sliced
2 ribs celery, chopped
2 small red peppers, chopped
2 small onions, chopped
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons dried sweet marjoram
1 cup light cream

Steps:

  • In a large (6 quart or larger) electric casserole, like a Crock-Pot, combine all ingredients except the light cream. Cook on low heat for 7 hours or until done. Cool slightly.
  • Add the cream. Stir and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 353, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 498 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CREAMY LIMA BEAN SOUP WITH BACON



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Onion     Quick & Easy     Bacon     Lima Bean     Fall     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 3 cups, serving 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 slices of lean bacon
1 small onion, chopped fine
1 cup chicken broth
a 10-ounce package frozen lima beans
1/3 cup thinly sliced scallion green

Steps:

  • In a skillet cook the bacon over moderate heat, turning it, until it is crisp, transfer it to paper towels to drain, and crumble it. Transfer 1 tablespoon of the fat to a heavy saucepan and in it cook the onion over moderately low heat, stirring, until it is softened. Add the broth, 1 cup water, and the lima beans, simmer the mixture for 8 minutes, or until the beans are tender, and season it with salt and pepper. In a food processor purée the soup, return it to the pan, and heat it over moderate heat until it is hot. Ladle the soup into 2 bowls and sprinkle the scallion green and the bacon over it.

LIMA BEAN CASSEROLE



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When my daughter was growing up, I could get her to eat lima beans in this casserole with lots of cheese. She's an adult now and still thinks cheese helps almost every vegetable recipe!-Tickle Ragland, Hodgenville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups frozen baby lima beans
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine lima beans, soup, celery and milk. Pour into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and bread crumbs. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until the bread crumbs are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 433mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

SPRING GREEN LIMA BEAN SOUP



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Easy, fast yet oh-so-elegant. A delightful spring-green soup that is wonderful served garnished with bacon bits, sour cream and fresh snipped parsley. From the local newspaper.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Beans

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (14 ounce) cans fat-free chicken broth
1 cup water
1 lb frozen baby lima bean (3 cups)
1 large onion (for about 1 cup chopped)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
2 tablespoons cornstarch
sour cream (optional for garnish)
bacon bits (optional for garnish)
snipped flat leaf parsley (optional for garnish)

Steps:

  • In a soup pot or Dutch oven, place the broth and water over high heat. Add the lima beans and cover.
  • Peel and chop the onion and add it to the pot. Add the salt, pepper and garlic.
  • Keep the pot covered until the mixture comes to a boil. Then uncover and stir. Cover the pot and cook on medium-high, keeping a steady boil for 10 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
  • Remove the soup from the stove. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until it is smooth (or you can use a potato masher to do this). Place the pot over medium heat.
  • In a small jar that has a lid, add the cornstarch and 1/4 cup cool tap water, and shake to mix well. Drizzle the cornstarch mixture into the soup, and stir constantly until the soup thickens, about 2 minutes.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with bacon bits, sour cream and parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.1, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 1164.3, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 1.9, Protein 10.1

Tips:

  • Choose fresh lima beans: Look for bright green lima beans with no signs of bruising or discoloration.
  • Soak the lima beans overnight: This will help them cook more evenly and reduce the cooking time.
  • Use a flavorful broth: A good quality vegetable or chicken broth will add depth of flavor to the soup.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: You want them to be tender but still have a bit of a bite to them.
  • Season the soup to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to your liking.
  • Serve the soup with a garnish: A sprinkle of chopped fresh herbs or a dollop of sour cream will add a nice finishing touch.

Conclusion:

Cream of lima bean soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can easily make this soup at home. So next time you are looking for a comforting and nutritious meal, give cream of lima bean soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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