Lima Bean Chowder - Diet Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb dried baby lima beans
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 orange sweet potato, peeled and diced
• 1 lb frozen mixed vegetables (for soup)
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 4-5 cups water
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• hot pepper sauce to taste