Categories: Soups/stews, Vegetarian, Beans 
      Yield: 6 servings 
  
      1 lb Frozen lima beans                   1 ds Basil 
  3 1/2 c  Sliced carrots                      1 ds Black pepper 
      3 tb Olive oil                           1 ds Cayenne 
      5 ea Green onions, finely chopped      3/4 c  Soy sauce 
      5 c  Chopped mushrooms               
  
  Cook lima beans in water according to packet instructions.  Steam carrots 
  till tender.  Drain reserving cooking water. 
   
  Heat oil in a skillet & saute green onions & mushrooms until tender.  Add 
  spices & saute for a further 1 minute. 
   
  Combine all ingredients (except milk) along with 1 cup of bean & carrot 
  water.  Using a blender, blend in batches till smooth.  Pour mixture into a 
  large soup pot.  Add milk. Cook slowly for 15 to 20 minutes. 
   
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