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Lima Soup
A hearty and flavorful lima bean soup with fresh vegetables and herbs, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Broth and aromatics
- 5 cloves garlic (unpeeled)
- 2 pieces chicken breasts ((about 1 1/2 pounds))
- 12 cups water
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2.5 teaspoons kosher or coarse sea salt (or more to taste)
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Vegetables and oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (plus more for frying tortilla strips)
- 0.5 red onion chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 green or yellow bell pepper stemmed, seeded and chopped
- 0.5 pound ripe tomatoes (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher or coarse sea salt
- 6 to 8 tortillas cut into 2"x1/2" strips
- 1 thinly sliced lemon or lime lima (for garnish)
- 2 to 3 limas (lemon or lime) (to add right before serving)
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro leaves and upper stems (chopped, for garnish)
- 1 habanero chile finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Simmer chicken, garlic, herbs, and water to create broth, then remove chicken and shred.
- Cook chopped vegetables in oil until tender, then add chopped tomatoes and seasonings.
- Add shredded chicken back to the broth along with lima beans and simmer until beans are tender.
- Fry tortilla strips in oil until crispy, then garnish soup with lime slices, cilantro, and optional habanero.
Notes
Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot with fresh lime and cilantro.