*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Butter Bean Soup

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups & Stews

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      cup           dry baby lima beans
                        cook as per directions till tender
          et aside      
   2                    peeled and cut carrots
   1      med           potato -- peeled and chopped
   1      stalk         celery -- chopped
   1      med           onion -- chopped
   4      to 5          mushrooms -- sliced
   2      tbs           butter
   1      clove         garlic -- minced
   1      qt            chicken  stock -- (boullion)
     1/2  t             turmeric
     1/8  t             nutmeg
   1      t             summer savory
                        Black pepper
     1/3  c             flour
     2/3  c             water
     1/2  c             milk
     1/2  c             half & half
                        Fresh chives

Melt butter over med heat, cook onions, celery, garlic and mushrooms until onions are translucent.
 Add chicken stock, veggies, turmeric, mutmeg, summer savory, black pepper.
 When veggies are tender (20-30 min) add: flour mixed with water, milk and half & half. 
 Top with fresh chives and a little chopped lovage before serving

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