LOVELY Lima Bean Soup

Lima beans are no longer yuck.... This soup will change everyones perception of what lima beans are all about.

2/3 cup diced onion

3 TBSP soy margarine

1 TBSP olive oil

1/3 cup diced carrot

1/3 cup diced celery

2-3 garlic cloves, minced

3 cups lima beans

1 apple, peeled and sliced

4 cups veggie broth

salt and freshly ground pepper

In a large pot, saute the onion in the margarine and oil over medium head until translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the carrot, celery, and garlic and cook another 5 minutes.

While the veggies are cooking, boil the lima beans for about 10 minutes to make them extra soft. Drain the lima beans and add them to the pot with the veggie stock and apples. Lower the heat and simmer an additional 5 minutes. Puree with a hand blender and season with salt and pepper! Mmmm...