CHICK-PEA, CHARD, AND LIMA BEAN SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Vegetable     Low Fat     Chickpea     Lima Bean     Chard     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 12 cups; serves 6 as a main course

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 bunch Swiss chard (about 1 pound), washed
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups cooked dried chick-peas or rinsed and drained canned chick-peas (about one 15-ounce can)
1 1/2 cups cooked or rinsed and drained canned lima beans (about one 15-ounce can)
8 cups water
2 cups chicken broth
2/3 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
Accompaniment: harissa (North African hot spice paste)

Steps:

  • Cut stems and center ribs away from chard leaves. Slice stems and center ribs thin. Chop leaves coarse and reserve.
  • In a 6-quart heavy saucepan cook chard stems and ribs, onion, celery in oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened. Add chick-peas, lima beans, water, and broth and simmer, partially covered, 10 minutes. Stir in orzo and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in reserved chard leaves and simmer until leaves are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in salt to taste.
  • Serve soup with harissa to taste.

Hamzah Lubis
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This soup is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for any occasion.


Yukesh Tamang
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the bright green color and the mild flavor of the chard.


Roomi Ume
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I'm always looking for new and healthy soup recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


AHMSZ sharif
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also a great meal to have on hand for busy weeknights.


Gsm Hasan Hasan
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I'm not a big fan of chard, but I really liked it in this soup. The flavor was mild and it didn't overpower the other ingredients.


Handsome Paulo
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of the chickpeas, chard, and lima beans.


Sudha Parajuli
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I love the bright green color of this soup. It's so inviting and makes me want to eat it.


Rhys Willis
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I often add whatever vegetables I have on hand, and it always turns out delicious.


Gloria Okafor
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. I just threw all of the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning and dinner was ready when I got home from work.


Rana Badri
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This soup is perfect for a meatless meal. It's also a great option for those who are following a vegan or vegetarian diet.


Noman Shahzad
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I love the addition of the lima beans to this soup. They add a nice touch of sweetness and creaminess.


Sabina Syangboo
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.


Rafit Gomo
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I'm always looking for new and healthy soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The combination of chickpeas, chard, and lima beans is unique and flavorful.


Mame Akter
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that it's packed with healthy vegetables and it's a great way to use up leftover chickpeas and lima beans.


Jorja Mullins
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I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved the flavor and how filling it was. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Intrinsic
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This chickpea, chard, and lima bean soup is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. The flavors of the chard and lima beans pair perfectly with the chickpeas, and the soup is full of healthy vegetables.