Lima Bean Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried lima beans
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 cups vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)