Lima Bean Chowder(Real Good)

14 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. bacon, chopped fine
  • 1 large onion
  • 3 c. chicken broth
  • 1 c. cubed carrots
  • 2 c. cubed potatoes
  • 2 c. mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 1/2 c. lima beans (fordhook)
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp. dill weed
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 c. light cream
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. butter or oleo

Directions

  1. 1
    Fry bacon in large heavy skillet until brown.
  2. 2
    Saute onions in bacon drippings until transparent.
  3. 3
    Add broth, vegetables and herbs; cover over low heat for 25 minutes.
  4. 4
    Put cream in small amount of hot mixture and add to rest of soup.
  5. 5
    Simmer several more minutes, until soup is piping hot.
  6. 6
    Serve soup hot with a bit of butter and a dash of paprika on each serving.
  7. 7
    You could add some Cheddar.

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