*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              LIMA BEAN SOUP

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups/Stews                      Vegetarian
                Beans

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       lb           Frozen lima beans
   3 1/2   c            Sliced carrots
   3       tb           Olive oil
   5       ea           Green onions, finely chopped
   5       c            Chopped mushrooms
   1       d            Basil
   1       d            Black pepper
   1       d            Cayenne
     3/4   c            Soy sauce

  Cook lima beans in water according to packet
  instructions.  Steam carrots till tender.  Drain
  reserving cooking water.
  
  Heat oil in a skillet & saute green onions & mushrooms
  until tender.  Add spices & saute for a further 1
  minute.
  
  Combine all ingredients (except milk) along with 1 cup
  of bean & carrot water.  Using a blender, blend in
  batches till smooth.  Pour mixture into a large soup
  pot.  Add milk. Cook slowly for 15 to 20 minutes.
  
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