If you're seeking comfort and nourishment, embark on a culinary journey to create a delectable "Lima Bean and Porcini Soup". Get ready to savour the earthy flavours of dried porcini mushrooms that meld harmoniously with the creamy texture of lima beans. This classic soup, with its rich history and versatility, offers endless possibilities to tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul. As we delve into the realm of ingredients and cooking techniques, we'll unveil the secrets to crafting a hearty and flavourful soup that celebrates the beauty of these two humble ingredients. So, gather your pots and spoons, and let's embark on this delightful culinary adventure.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
LIMA BEAN SOUP
This is a lima bean soup with a thick, creamy tomato broth that's nourishing and extremely economical. It makes adelicious meatless family meal, extremely simple to make and full of flavor and plant-based protein.
Provided by Katia
Categories Soup
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Firstly, soak the dried beans overnight in a large bowl with plenty of cold water. The next day, drain the beans and place them in a pot with enough fresh water to cover them. Cook over low heat until half tender, about 30 minutes, drain and set aside.
- Warm the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Once the oil shimmers, add the onion and cook, stirring often, until the onion is turning translucent (5 minutes).
- Add garlic, dried herbs, paprika and stir to enhance all the flavors for about 1 minute.
- Stir in the beans, tomato sauce, broth, tomato paste, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Raise the heat and bring to the boil. Then reduce to maintain a gentle simmer, cover the pot, and cook for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Optional step: turn the heat off and let it cool slightly. Then transfer 2 cups of the soup to a stand blender, whizz until smooth and return it to the pot (an immersion blender works fine, but make sure you blend the soup partially, not all of it). And be careful because it's still hot.
- Stir in the chopped parsley, toss until well combined, taste and adjust the seasoning to your taste if needed. Serve with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, crusty bread, and a pinch of chilli flakes if you wish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 kcal, Carbohydrate 41 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1180 mg, Fiber 12 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
~ CREAMY LIMA BEANS ~
One of my very favorite meals my Gram would make when I was a kid. True comfort food. My beans are my own recipe. Not sure how she made hers, but these come real close. I serve them just like she did, with a side of yummy fried potatoes and favorite bread to soak up the yummy juices. Enjoy!
Provided by Cassie *
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Place 8 cups water in a dutch oven and bring to a boil. Once boiling add the bean, and boil for 5 minutes. Turn off burner, cover pot and let sit for 1 hour.
- 2. Drain and rinse beans.
- 3. In a med skillet over medium heat add the oil, onion, garlic, celery and ham. Saute until vegetables become tender, about 5 minutes.
- 4. Place beans back into dutch oven and cover with 6 cups water, making sure all beans are covered. Add the vegetable mixture and thyme. Stir and bring to a boil. Boil for 30 minutes, then lower heat, add bay leaf and simmer until beans are to desired tenderness Add more water as they cook if need be. We like ours thick, not like soup, but want some juice to serve over the potatoes Salt and pepper to taste.
- 5. In total mine were cooked in 1 1/2 hours after the initial soaking. They are delicious served with fried potatoes and onion, fried in bacon fat. This is exactly how my Gram would serve them.
DAD'S LIMA BEAN SOUP WITH HAM BONE
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
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
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
Time 40m
Yield 12 servings (3 quarts)
Number Of Ingredients 14
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.
LUSCIOUS LIMA BEAN SOUP
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
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 WITH PARMESAN BACON CRISP
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 BEANS AND PORK CHOPS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cook lima beans in salted water until almost tender, and reserved 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid. Pour the lima beans into a large flat baking dish with the reserved liquid. Stir in the salt, pepper, sugar, mustard, parsley, savory, thyme, and chopped onion. Mix well.
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chops and cook, turning once, until well browned. Place the chops on top of the beans.
- Mix bread crumbs with sour cream. Spread over chops. Cover dish and bake for 8 minutes. Uncover the chops and continue baking, until lightly browned, about 8 minutes more.
- Arrange the chops on a bed of the lima beans on a large platter and sprinkle with parsley. Serve.
HEARTY LIMA BEAN SOUP
This colorful soup has a golden broth dotted with tender vegetables and lima beans. It makes an excellent lunch or first course.-Betty L. Korcek, Bridgman, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 3h10m
Yield 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and discard liquid; return beans to pan. , Add ham bone and 2-1/2 qt. water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours. , Debone ham and cut meat into chunks; return to pan. Add celery and carrots. Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until beans are tender. , In a small skillet, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper and paprika. Add cold water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add to the soup with tomatoes; simmer for 10 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 437mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
TOMATO LIMA BEAN SOUP
Add some garlic toast and you have a quick, lushious, hearty full meal. A wonderful "comfort" food soup by Canadian living mag.
Provided by Derf2440
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic and hot pepper flakes until softened, 5 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, stock and lima beans; bring to boil.
- Cover and reduce heat to medium low; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add parsley and salt.
- Serve sprinkled with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.3, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 300.2, Carbohydrate 33.5, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 8, Protein 10.9
BABY LIMA BEAN SOUP
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
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.
Tips:
- To save time, use dried porcini mushrooms instead of fresh. Just rehydrate them in hot water before using.
- If you don't have any white wine on hand, you can use chicken broth instead.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the soup, such as carrots, celery, or zucchini.
- Top the soup with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt for a creamy finish.
Conclusion:
This lima bean and porcini soup is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover lima beans. The soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a comforting and satisfying soup, give this recipe a try.
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