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

(1 rating)
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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