Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped onions
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 cups sliced or cubed potatoes
  • 2 cups cooked fresh or frozen lima beans
  • 4 cups water or 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 14 cup chopped fresh cilantro (or use parsley)
  • salt
  • ground black pepper
  • 1 cup skim milk or 1 cup buttermilk (optional)
  • roasted red peppers or pimiento strip

Method

  • Saute the onions in the oil for about 5 minutes, until translucent.
  • Add the potatoes, lima beans, and water or stock and bring to a boil.
  • Add the cilantro and salt and pepper to taste, lower the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Puree in batches in a blender or food processor, return to the soup pot, and gently reheat, if necessary.
  • If you prefer a creamy soup, stir the skim milk or buttermilk into the soup and gently reheat.
  • Serve garnished with roasted red pepper or pimiento strips.
  • Enjoy!