CHICKEN LIMA BEAN SOUP

Chicken Lima Bean Soup image

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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 2h45m

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

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 793mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 19g protein.