Christmas-Lima-Bean-Soup-V-763x1024.jpg' alt='Lima Bean Soup Recipes Vegetarian' title='Lima Bean Soup Recipes Vegetarian' />Leek and Lima Bean Soup with Bacon Recipe. Cook bacon in a large saucepan over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in pan. Crumble bacon set aside. Place lima beans in a large saucepan. Cover. marjoram, crushed. Simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving. Saute diced bacon, salt pork, pancetta, or ham until browned on edges. Add. minute. Add carrots, beans, and ham bone. Cover. are tender and soup thickens. This soup really doesnt taste like lima beans at all, so dont let its name scare you off. Its a delicious thick soup similar to pea soup and an old family favorite. Fresh limas are at their peak from June to September. Thawed frozen beans substitute well for fresh. Cake Mix Cookies Funfetti. Here, the beans are pureed in a creamy soup. The Best Dried Lima Bean Soup Recipes on Yummly Luscious Lima Bean Soup, Creamy Bean Soup, Baby Lima Bean Soup. The Best Ham Lima Bean Soup Recipes on Yummly Lima And Navy Bean And Ham Soup, Baby Lima Bean Soup, Calico Bean Soup. Add leek to drippings in pan cook 7 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Stir in beans, broth, and water bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 1. Place half of the bean mixture in a blender. Remove center piece of blender lid to allow steam to escape secure lid on blender. Place a clean dishtowel over opening in blender lid to prevent spills, and process until smooth. Pour pureed bean mixture into a large bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining bean mixture. Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Ladle about 1 cup soup into each of 8 bowls top each serving with 1 tablespoon onions, 1 tablespoon sour cream, and about 1 teaspoon bacon.