Lima Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 5 cups fresh or frozen lima beans
• 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled into bits
• 2 medium potatoes, diced
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 2 small red peppers, chopped
• 2 small onions, chopped
• 3 ½ cups chicken broth
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried sweet marjoram
• 1 cup light cream

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (9 servings)

    352 calories; 19 grams fat; 10 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 6 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 34 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams dietary fiber; 6 grams sugars; 11 grams protein; 52 milligrams cholesterol; 497 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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3 quarts, about 9 servings

Preparation

1. In a large (6 quart or larger) electric casserole, like a Crock-Pot, combine all ingredients except the light cream. Cook on low heat for 7 hours or until done. Cool slightly.
2. Add the cream. Stir and serve.