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Chicken Lima Bean Soup Recipe

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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.

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Chicken Lima Bean Soup Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 2-1/2 hours

Yield: 14 Servings

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 227 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 38 mg cholesterol, 793 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 19 g protein.

Originally published as Chicken Lima Bean Soup in Home-Style Soups, Salad and Sandwiches Cookbook , p7

Full-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.

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Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2012 by nutriyum

I thought this recipe may have been too plain to be really tasty. OMG, this soup is delicious and I am so glad I was willing to try it...exceeded my expectations.

Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2011 by twofurgs

delicious

Reviewed on Sep. 07, 2010 by jackie0702

Super, super soup! I have never had anything like this before and thought we'd give it a try. It was excellent!