I stepped outside this morning for my usual run, and once I saw the ice built up on cars and felt the biting cold in the air, I stepped right back in. On cold wintery days, one of the easiest and most comforting meals you can make is a creamy bean soup.
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You can purée just about any bean with vegetable stock to get a delicious soup. Chickpeas, cannellini beans, black beans, and even lima beans work. Today, I decided to go with lima beans.
Sticking with basic ingredients, like onion, garlic, salt, and pepper, can result in a rich lima bean soup. Or, if you're feeling more adventurous, throw in a touch of curry powder. It's good, I promise! And by puréeing the entire mixture, instead of leaving a brothy base and whole beans, the texture is surprisingly indulgent.
Enjoy!
Creamy Lima Bean Soup
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup water
2 cups frozen lima beans
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 Tbsp. sliced chives
•In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat, add the onion and garlic, and cook until soft.
•Add the broth, water, and lima beans and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
•Pour the mixture into a food processor or blender and purée the soup. Add additional water for a thinner consistency.
•Return the soup to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and heat over moderate heat until hot.
•Garnish with the chives and serve.
Makes 2 to 3 servings
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Comments ( 7 )
I love using beans and other starches to create a creamy texture like this. Sometimes I leave some of the beans while, other times I whip it all into a smooth consistency, depending on the ingredients and my mood.
Posted by Erik | December 4, 2008 10:42 AM
Posted on December 4, 2008 10:42
I am new to your cite, very disapointed that recipes do not have nutritional breakdown. Is there somewhere to go in the cite to get the info. Thankyou.
Posted by pam baker | December 4, 2008 10:46 PM
Posted on December 4, 2008 22:46
Hi Pam,
Unfortunately, we do not have nutritional info for the recipes on the site. If the resources become available, we will consider adding that info. Thanks!
Best,
Amy
Posted by Amy | December 5, 2008 7:48 AM
Posted on December 5, 2008 07:48
Oh yeah. That is just what I need! I'll be making a pot of this tomorrow!
Posted by Sarah Boye | December 5, 2008 3:29 PM
Posted on December 5, 2008 15:29
Hi Pam
I had one problem with the recipe , when you Pour the mixture into a food processor or blender and purée the soup - if the mixture is hot, then everything flies off. So I would recommend to cool the mixture before mixing in food processor.
The soup turned out to be good..
thx, RJ
Posted by Raj | December 6, 2008 2:49 PM
Posted on December 6, 2008 14:49
Sorry, the comment was for Amy... I accidentally addressed you as Pam. I realized my mistake...my apologies. thanks for the recipe. Do you anything special for Christmas.
regards
Raj
Posted by Raj | December 8, 2008 5:30 PM
Posted on December 8, 2008 17:30
Made this last night - it was delicious! :o)
Posted by Marta | December 9, 2008 11:14 AM
Posted on December 9, 2008 11:14