CHICKEN LIMA BEAN SOUP

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When I was little, my father could be found in the kitchen during his free time. This soup is one of his most memorable dishes...and one of my most treasured recipes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h45m

Yield 12-14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound dried large lima beans
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 3-1/2 pounds)
3 quarts water
2 celery ribs with leaves, sliced
4 chicken bouillon cubes
2-1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 medium carrots, chopped
4 cups chopped fresh spinach
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the beans, chicken, water, celery, bouillon, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours or until beans are tender. , Remove chicken. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard bones. Cut meat into bite-size pieces; return to pan. Add carrots; simmer for 30 minutes or until tender. Stir in spinach and parsley; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 793mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Lovely Rajpoot053
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This soup is very easy to make and it's a great meal for a busy weeknight.


Dark Wolf
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken.


AROUNDTHEWORLDD
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I love the addition of the lima beans. They add a unique flavor and texture to the soup.


Freddi Owen
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.


Maghy Hallal
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the lima beans and they always ask for seconds.


Virgil Frank
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great! It's so easy to make and it's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


B. R. Brown (King Dujhauni)
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a very affordable meal.


Minhaj Qamar 2020
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I'm not a big fan of lima beans, but this soup was actually really good! The flavors were great and the soup was very filling.


Boitumelo Malau
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This soup is delicious! The lima beans add a nice touch of sweetness and the chicken is perfectly cooked.


Rehman Ktk
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Kenti Don
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the chicken is perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Sioncoy Grant
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I made this soup last night and it was a huge success! My husband and kids loved it. It's definitely going into my regular rotation of recipes.


Luphiwo Lolo
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This soup is delicious and so comforting. I love the combination of chicken and lima beans. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


kasho Islamabadi
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add a little extra garlic and chili powder to give it a bit of a kick.


Laxmi Adhikari
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This soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and complex, and the lima beans added a nice texture. I will definitely be making this again.