Cream of Lima Bean Soup
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Cream of Lima Bean Soup

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 quart dried lima beans, (4 pounds)
  • 2 gallon cold water
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 large onions, sliced
  • 2 1/2 tablespoon whole peppers
  • 5 tablespoon salt
  • 1 1/4 gallon evaporated milk

Directions

  1. Wash beans, cover with water and soak for several hours.
  2. Drain.
  3. Add water and cook slowly until tender (about 1 hour).
  4. After cooking 30 minutes, add vegetables, whole peppers and salt.
  5. When beans are tender, rub through a sieve or mash.
  6. There should be 7 1/2 quarts of pulp and liquid.
  7. If not, add water.
  8. Combine bean pulp and milk just before serving.

Other Information

Author: Evaporated Milk Association

Source: Quantity Recipes for Quality Foods (1939-01-01)

Category: Soup

Ingredients: lima bean, water, carrot, onion, pepper, salt, evaporated milk

Equipment: measuring cups, measuring spoons, knife, sieve

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