Potato and Lima Soup

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

Instructions

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