Cream of lima bean and carrot soup

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupDried lima beans
1quartCold water
1mediumCarrot; slices
2slicesMedium onion
4Sprigs parsley
1⅔cupEvaporated milk
1teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
Few drops Tabasco; if desired
2teaspoonsSalt
1dashPepper

Directions

(I personally use a smoked ham hock in this, however, it can be enjoyed without it).

Wash beans and soak over night. Drain, discarding the water. Add the cold water, cover, heat to boiling, and then reduce heat and SIMMER slowly until about tender, 30 minutes. Then add vegetables and cook until tender, about 20 minutes longer. Rub through a sieve or food mill: there should be 3 cups pulp and liquid. If not, add water to make that amount. Combine puree with milk and seasonings and reheat to the boiling point just before serving. 5 servings

NOTE: To add smoked ham hock, cover with water, bring to boil, and then SIMMER for several hours the day before. This is the water I use with the beans after they have been soaked over night and are ready to cook.

Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 368 by ncanty@... (Nadia I Canty) on Dec 14, 1997