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Lima Bean and Spring Vegetable Soup
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Lima Bean and Spring Vegetable Soup

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

634
Calories
54g
Protein
26g
Fat
48g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Lima Bean 1/2 cup (85g) cooked 108
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Asparagus 6 spears (90g) 27
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Olive 1 large (4g) 4
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
  • 2 white onions, chopped (about 3 cups)
  • ½ cup carrot, chopped and peeled
  • 4½ cups canned low-salt chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 (10-ounce) package frozen baby lima beans, thawed
  • 5 ounces green beans, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 (14.4-ounce) can asparagus, drained, or ¼ (2.5 pound)
  • bag frozen asparagus
  • ⅔ cup thinly sliced fresh basil, or 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

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1.Heat oil in large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and carrot; cook until vegetables are tender but not brown, about 8 minutes.

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2.Add broth and bring to boil. Add lima beans and green beans and simmer until almost tender, about 8 minutes.

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3.Add asparagus and ⅓ cup basil and simmer until all vegetables are tender, about 7 minutes longer.

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4.Season soup with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in basil. Ladle soup into bowls. Top with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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