Lima bean (lopia) plaki

via Marcia. Serves 6-8. 12 steps

2 onions	finely chopped		saute
4 cloves garlic	minced
4 carrots	finely chopped
2 sticks celery	finely chopped
2 bunches parsley leaves	chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons dill (or 1T dried)	chopped		add, simmer 20 minutes
2 limes' juice
1 can (400g) whole tomatoes
1 teaspoon fines herbes
2 cups vegetable broth
salt and pepper
450g large white lima beans	soak in water overnight; wash and drain	parboil in water 25 minutes; drain	add, simmer 25 minutes or until beans are tender
2 cups water

This is Marcia's version: the original recipe has half the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; and uses 1 lemon's juice rather than lime; and uses 3/4 cup olive oil.