Traditional Succotash

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Traditional Succotash
Serves 8
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Ingredients
  1. Large (approx. 5 quart) slow cooker
  2. 2 cups dried lima beans (see Tips) 500 mL
  3. 1 tbsp oil 15 mL
  4. 2 onions, finely chopped
  5. 4 stalks celery, peeled and thinly sliced
  6. 2 large carrots, peeled, cut in quarters lengthwise, then thinly sliced
  7. 4 cloves garlic, minced
  8. 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or 1 tbsp (15 mL) dried rosemary
  9. 1 tsp salt 5 mL
  10. 1 tsp cracked black peppercorns 5 mL
  11. 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) tomatoes with juice, coarsely chopped
  12. 3 cups vegetable broth 750 mL
  13. 2 tsp paprika 10 mL
  14. 2 cups corn kernels 500 mL
  15. 1⁄2 cup heavy or whipping (35%) cream, optional 125 mL
  16. Freshly grated Parmesan or vegan alternative, optional
  17. Freshly grated nutmeg
Instructions
  1. 1. In a large saucepan, bring beans to a boil with 6 cups (1.5 L) water. Boil rapidly for 3 minutes. Turn off heat and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse under cold water. Using your fingers, pop beans out of their skins and transfer to a bowl. Cover with cold water and set aside. Discard skins. Drain beans before using.
  2. 2. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, celery and carrots and cook, stirring, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add garlic, rosemary, salt and peppercorns and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes with juice and vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Transfer to slow cooker stoneware. Stir in lima beans.Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours or on High for 4 hours,until beans are tender.
  3. 3. Scoop out 1⁄4 cup (50 mL) of cooking liquid. Place paprika in a small bowl. Gradually add hot liquid, stirring until smooth. Add to stoneware and stir well. Stir in corn. Cover and cook on High for 15 minutes until corn is tender and flavors meld. Stir in cream and Parmesan, if using, and season to taste with nutmeg.
Notes
  1. Make Ahead
  2. Complete Steps 1 and 2. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. When you're ready to cook, complete the recipe.
  3. Vegan Friendly
  4. Can Be Halved
  5. Tips
  6. If you prefer, substitute 4 cups (1 L) frozen lima beans for the dried ones and skip Step 1.
  7. Use the type of paprika you prefer, sweet, hot or even smoked. The results will be different, but all will be good.
  8. If you think your broth may be lacking in flavor, add a bit of vegetable bouillon powder, but be aware that you may have to reduce the quantity of salt in the recipe.
  9. If you are halving this recipe, be sure to use a small (11⁄2 to 31⁄2 quart) slow cooker.
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