Cream Of Succotash Soup, New England Style With Bab

Name: Cream Of Succotash Soup, New England Style With Baby Lima Beans, Pumpkin And Corn
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2-3 teaspoons unsalted butter; 1/2 cup sweet red onion, chopped; 1/2-1 teaspoons chopped haberno pepper,or 1 tbl. chopped jalapeno pepper, or sprinkle of aleppo pepper, optional heat; 1/2 cup water; 1 cup sugar pumpkin, cut up and peeled; 1/2 cup baby lima beans; 2 tablespoons real maple syrup, to taste; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup organic whole milk (or your alternative choice); 1 cup corn kernels cut off the cob, shoepeg or silver queen preferred; 3 teaspoons kosher salt, to taste; 1/4 teaspoon fresh milled white pepper, to taste; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg, to taste; 5-6 fresh mint leaves; sprinkle of nutmeg as garnish; dollops of Greek yogurt, sour cream, creme fraiche, or crumpled feta, optional; toasted pumpkin seeds, optional garnish

Servings: persons

2-3 teaspoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup sweet red onion, chopped
1/2-1 teaspoons chopped haberno pepper,or 1 tbl. chopped jalapeno pepper, or sprinkle of aleppo pepper, optional heat
1/2 cup water
1 cup sugar pumpkin, cut up and peeled
1/2 cup baby lima beans
2 tablespoons real maple syrup, to taste
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup organic whole milk (or your alternative choice)
1 cup corn kernels cut off the cob, shoepeg or silver queen preferred
3 teaspoons kosher salt, to taste
1/4 teaspoon fresh milled white pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg, to taste
5-6 fresh mint leaves
sprinkle of nutmeg as garnish
dollops of Greek yogurt, sour cream, creme fraiche, or crumpled feta, optional
toasted pumpkin seeds, optional garnish

1
Soak the lima beans in water overnight. Discard the water. Saute the red onions in a Dutch oven or heavy pan; cook them with the butter for 1-2 minutes and let them sweat. If you want a bit of heat add some finely chopped hot pepper or aleppo. Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Add the diced pumpkin and lima beans. Bring to a slow simmer for 10 minutes or so. Lower the heat.
2
Whisk in the milk, buttermilk, nutmeg, one rolled and snipped large mint leaf, and the maple syrup and heat gently.
3
Season with salt and pepper; simmer about 10 minutes.
4
Then add the corn; continue to simmer slowly (@ 10 minutes). This can be eaten first day or let sit overnight for enhanced flavor.
5
Serve with a garnish of mint leaves, ground nutmeg, and optional dollops of sour cream, fage, creme fraiche or crumpled feta. Toasted pumpkin seeds are another optional garnish.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2-3 teaspoons unsalted butter, 1/2 cup sweet red onion, chopped, 1/2-1 teaspoons chopped haberno pepper,or 1 tbl. chopped jalapeno pepper, or sprinkle of aleppo pepper, optional heat, 1/2 cup water, and more.

Yes, Cream Of Succotash Soup, New England Style With Baby Lima Beans, Pumpkin And Corn falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cream Of Succotash Soup, New England Style With Baby Lima Beans, Pumpkin And Corn

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