Chilled Butter Bean Soup with Basil Corn Relish

By khojnicki

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 c broth
• 2 c butter beans
• 3/4 c chopped onion
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepepr
• 1 basil sprig
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 c fresh corn kernels
• 1/4 c chopped red bell pepper
• 1/4 c chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1 tbsp EVOO

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first 7 ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to simmer and cook 40 mins or until beans are tender. Discard basil sprig. Reserve 1/4 c beans, set aside.

Place remaining bean mixture in a blender; add juice. Blend until smooth. Cool slightly. Refrigerate until chilled.

Heat a small nonstick pan over medium high heat. Add corn, saute 2 mins or until browned. Combine reserved beans, red pepper, basil and oil in a small bowl. Divide soup evenly among bowls, top with corn mixture.