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Lima Bean Okra Soup

3 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min.

Makes

7 servings

Updated: Oct. 20, 2022
This soup's unique flavor comes from the wonderful combination of allspice, okra, tomatoes, corn, pepper and cloves. Every serving is loaded with nutrition and color.—Clara Coulston, Washington Court House, Ohio
Lima Bean Okra Soup
Lima Bean Okra Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 3 cups chopped tomatoes
  • 2-1/2 cups sliced fresh or frozen okra, thawed
  • 1 cup frozen lima beans, thawed
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, saute the green pepper, onion and cloves in butter until vegetables are tender. Discard cloves.
  2. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until beans are tender.