Joan's Crock Pot Lima Bean Soup with Chicken

Warm, hearty, and brimming with wholesome flavors, Joan's Crock Pot Lima Bean Soup with Chicken is the ultimate comfort food for any season. This slow-cooked recipe combines tender, protein-packed chicken breasts with creamy dried lima beans, sweet carrots, and aromatic celery, all simmering in a flavorful broth enhanced with garlic, thyme, and a hint of bay leaf. Perfectly suited for busy days, this crock pot soup requires minimal prep time and delivers maximum flavor as it gently cooks over several hours. Serve this nutritious, gluten-free soup with freshly chopped parsley and crusty bread for a satisfying family meal. Whether you're seeking an easy weeknight dinner or a make-ahead recipe, this dish is sure to become a cherished favorite. Keywords: crock pot lima bean soup, chicken soup recipe, slow-cooked soup, hearty comfort food, family dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Dried lima beans
• 1 pound Chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
• 2 large Carrots
• 2 Celery stalks
• 1 medium Yellow onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 6 cups Chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the dried lima beans thoroughly under cold water. Inspect and remove any debris or damaged beans. Set them aside.

Step 2

Dice the carrots, celery, and onion. Mince the garlic cloves for added flavor.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, and sauté for 3–4 minutes until fragrant and softened.

Step 4

Place the chicken breasts into the crock pot. Add the sautéed onions and garlic, followed by the diced carrots, celery, and rinsed lima beans.

Step 5

Pour in the chicken broth, ensuring that the ingredients are fully submerged. Add the dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Stir gently to combine the ingredients. Cover the crock pot with its lid.

Step 7

Set the crock pot to LOW and cook for 6–7 hours, or until the lima beans are tender and the chicken is fully cooked.

Step 8

Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts and shred the meat using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot and stir it into the soup.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf and taste for seasoning, adjusting salt and pepper if needed.

Step 10

Ladle the lima bean soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm with crusty bread for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2713.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2644.3

Total Fat 34.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 385.6mg	0%
Sodium 6274.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 324.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 94.5g	0%
Total Sugars 54.8g
Protein 261.5g	0%

Vitamin D 59.0IU	0%
Calcium 668.5mg	0%
Iron 43.7mg	0%
Potassium 11105.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 11.6%

Protein: 39.5%

Carbs: 48.9%