Grandma Littles Buttersoup Recipe

Name: Grandma Littles Buttersoup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dry lima beans, picked over and soaked; 2 small carrots, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup); 2 large celery ribs, finely chopped (about 1/3 cups); 1 cup chopped, drained tomatoes; 6 cups water; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons pastina or other tiny pasta; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 cup dry lima beans, picked over and soaked
2 small carrots, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
2 large celery ribs, finely chopped (about 1/3 cups)
1 cup chopped, drained tomatoes
6 cups water
3 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons pastina or other tiny pasta
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1
In a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, combine lima beans, carrots, celery, tomatoes, and water.
2
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, until beans are tender, about 1 hour.
3
In a small skillet over very low heat, melt all but 1 teaspoon butter.
4
Add onion and parsley and cook until onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
5
Stir in flour until smooth.
6
Add to simmering soup, stirring constantly, until blended.
7
In same skillet over high heat, melt the remaining butter and cook the pasta until golden, about 3 minutes.
8
Add to the soup, season with salt and pepper, and simmer until the pasta is cooked through, about 5 minutes.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dry lima beans, picked over and soaked, 2 small carrots, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup), 2 large celery ribs, finely chopped (about 1/3 cups), 1 cup chopped, drained tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Grandma Littles Buttersoup 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.

Grandma Littles Buttersoup

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