Cool Jade Soup

Ingredients for Cool Jade Soup

• 1.4kg lima beans in pods, shelled (scant 725ml beans), or 2 (275g) packages frozen baby lima beans, thawed

• 450g green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (1200ml )

• 950ml water

• 600ml reduced-sodium chicken broth

• 2 spring onions, chopped

• 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin

• 1/8 teaspoons cayenne

• 1/4 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves

• 1/4 cup packed coriander leaves

• 2 tablespoons dill leaves

• 2 tablespoons mint leaves

• 1/2 cup olive oil

How to make Cool Jade Soup

Simmer lima and green beans, water, broth, spring onions, cumin, cayenne, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large saucepan over medium heat, covered, until beans are tender, about 15 minutes. Purée mixture in batches in a blender until very smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids). Force purée through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding solids. Chill (covered once cool) until cold, about 1 hour.

While soup chills, purée herbs with oil and 1/4 teaspoons salt in cleaned blender.

Season soup with salt and pepper. Serve with herb oil swirled in.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.