butter bean turkey soup w/a kiss of horseradish

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Recipe by
Nancy J. Patrykus
Spokane, WA

Here is a quick and very easy Butter Bean Soup (also known as Lima Beans)recipe for you to enjoy.
A couple cans and you are on your way....
Soup is good for any season.!
I have fine tuned and enjoyed this soup for many years.
You can add carrots, even a few green beans.. play with it for your taste.
I hope you will try and enjoy the Horseradish kick!
as well as I do.
Nancy. 6/26/2013

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yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For butter bean turkey soup w/a kiss of horseradish

  • 1/2 c
    celery.... finely chopped
  • 3/4 c
    onion....finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 4 c
    water
  • 1 tsp
    basil
  • 3 can
    butter beans (limas) , drained ...(baby, large or speakled)
  • 1-1/2 to 2 c
    cooked turkey breast,.... chopped
  • 1/4 c
    horseradish sauce....on the side
  • 1/4 c
    green onion (tops) cut up

How To Make butter bean turkey soup w/a kiss of horseradish

  • 1
    Put the finely chopped onions,celery and oil
    in a large pan stir and cook till soft.
  • 2
    Gradually add water, stirring till smooth.
    Then add the cooked chopped turkey. Stir
  • 3
    Add two cans of drained butter beans.
    Then the third can of beans, that has been
    drained and mashed.
    Stir well.
  • 4
    Add one can diced tomatoes, basil and green tops of green onions.
    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer fpr 20-25 minutes until slightly thickened.
    Add salt and pepper to taste.
    When serving put 1 teaspoon of Horseradish
    on the rim of your soup bowl, .
    To use:
    Dip tip of soup spoon into the
    Horseradish then into the soup.
    Dip tip amount to your taste.
    Enjoy.....
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