Creamy Lima Bean Soup

This creamy lima bean soup recipe makes a delicious
first course or lunch soup. A lima bean soup made
with baby lima beans, curry powder, chicken broth,
and cream, along with basil and green onions.
A swirl of pureed roasted red pepper or sour cream
makes this tasty soup look extra-special.

Ingredients:
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups frozen baby lima beans
3 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon dried leaf basil
1/2 cup half-and-half or cream

Directions:
In a medium saucepan, combine the chicken broth, beans, green onion, butter, curry powder, and basil. Bring to the boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Cool slightly, then puree (to be safe, do this in a few batches) in a blender until smooth. Return to saucepan. Stir in milk or cream and heat through. Swirl a small amount of pureed roasted red pepper or sour cream in the soup just before serving, if desired.