Lima Bean Soup

SoupsKim Acceptable

Ingredients

A total of 43.5 ounces of chicken broth (split between amount used to cook beans and then added to broth and directly added to broth).

1 pound dried lima beans, rinsed and drained

1.5 medium sized carrots, thinly sliced

1 large potatoe, peeled and diced

1 large sweet red pepper, chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

1.5 celery ribs, thinly sliced

1/4 cup butter

1-1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

3 ozs. Prosciutto, cooked and diced

Cook dried Lima beans with 6 cups of chicken broth in instapot on high (bean/chili setting) for 15 mins. 

Place the butter in stock pot and melt. Add veggies and sauté for 6-10 mins, until soft.

Add broth and spices, add beans with the stock, and additional stock (about 2-3 cups). Bring to a boil over medium heat.

Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-35 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Add cooked prosciutto 5 mins before serving.