Lima Bean Soup
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) lima beans, rinsed and drained
3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 small sweet red peppers, chopped
2 small onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1/4 cup butter
1-1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup half-and-half cream
3 Bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine the first 12 ingredients; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-35 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add cream; heat through but do not boil. Sprinkle with bacon just before serving. Makes 12 servings (3 quarts)
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