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– 1 pound dried butter beans AKA lima beans – ½ tablespoon vegetable oil – ½ yellow onion peeled and diced – 2 garlic cloves peeled and minced – 2 springs thyme leaves removed (or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme) – 2 cups vegetable broth – Water

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INGREDIENTS

– ¼ cup unsalted butter cold, cut into tablespoon chunks – ¼ cup fresh Parmesan cheese grated – Zest of 1/2 lemon – ¼ teaspoon salt – ⅛ teaspoon pepper – 2 fresh thyme springs for garnish – Croutons for garnish if desired

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INGREDIENTS

– Place the beans in a colander and rinse well under cold water. – Heat large pot over medium-high heat, and add your oil. Once the oil is hot, add in the onions, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until they are soft and slightly browned. Add the garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly so the garlic doesn't burn.

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INSTRUCTIONS

– Add in the thyme, butter beans, and broth. Stir to combine. – Increase heat to high and bring broth to a boil, stirring often. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for one hour, stirring occasionally. Add water as needed to keep the beans covered. (I check on the pot about every 20 to 30 minutes.)

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INSTRUCTIONS

– Using a potato masher crush the beans into the soup liquid. – Turn heat to medium. Add butter, one chunk at a time. Stir beans until butter melts and then add the next chunk, continue until all butter is incorporated. – Add cheese and 1/2 of the lemon zest, stir into soup. Season with salt and pepper.

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INSTRUCTIONS

– Portion soup into 2 bowls, garnish each bowl with half the remaining lemon zest, a sprig of thyme, and croutons if desired.

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INSTRUCTIONS

If you prefer a smooth soup (AKA no chunks), use an immersion blender to puree the beans into the soup liquid while they are in the pot. Or puree the soup in a standard blender. Do not fill the blender more than halfway full, and work in batches. Then return the pureed soup to the pot and continue as directed

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NOTES

Calories: 359kcal Carbohydrates: 50g Protein: 18g Fat: 10g Saturated Fat: 6g Cholesterol: 23mg Sodium: 492mg Potassium: 1316mg Fiber: 14g Sugar: 7g Vitamin A: 465IU Vitamin C: 2.1mg Calcium: 117mg ron: 5.8mg

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