cream of lima bean soup

Ingredients

• CREAM OF LIMA BEAN SOUP
• 1 pound baby lima beans, rinsed & soaked overnight
• 1 small green bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 medium onion, diced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons trader joe’s 21 seasoning salute -it's a smooth blend of onion, black pepper, celery seed, cayenne pepper, parsley, basil, marjoram, bay leaf, oregano, thyme, savory, rosemary, cumin, mustard, coriander, garlic, carrot, orange peel, tomato, lemon oil
• 1 - 2 teaspoons salt
• ADD THE LAST 10 MINUTES OF COOKING
• 2 - 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese, small curd
• CHEESY JALEPENO & RED PEPPER CORNBREAD
• 3 - 4 tablespoons jalapeno's in oil, diced
• 2 - 3 tablespoons pimentos or roasted red peppers, diced
• 1/2 - 3/4 cups extra sharp cheddar, grated
• 1/2 cup buttermilk, (i used a little less)
• - corn bread mix for 6 muffins
• GARNISH
• - chopped parsley or fried onions