CREAMY LIMA BEAN SOUP WITH CAULIFLOWER AND BOK CHOI

CREAMY LIMA BEAN SOUP WITH CAULIFLOWER AND BOK CHOI image

Yield 6-8 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 slices of bacon
1 small onion, chopped fine
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups softened lima beans (frozen is ok)
2 cups cauliflower
1 cup bok choi
1 cup spinach
1/3 cup thinly sliced green scallion
1 tsp tarragon
1 tsp basil
1 tsp ground coriander seed
1 tsp garlic powder or Goya Adobo
3 garlic cloves chopped fine
salt + pepper to taste

Steps:

In a skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat, turning it, until it is crisp, transfer it to paper towels to drain, and crumble it. Transfer 1 tablespoon of the fat to a large heavy saucepan and in it cook the garlic and onion over moderately low heat stirring, until it is softened. Add bok choi, spinach, cauliflower, lima beans and cook until all are softened. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and add basil, tarragon, ground coriander seed and 3 slices of bacon Simmer for 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to stand for a couple of minutes. In a food processor purée the soup. Return it to the pan, and heat it over low heat until it is hot. To serve: ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle the green scallion and the bacon over it.