Butter Beans vs Lima Beans: Creamy Southern Comfort Food

Name: Butter Beans vs Lima Beans: Creamy Southern Comfort Food
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml); 4 slices bacon, diced (approx. 100g / 3.5 oz); 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (approx. 150g); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); Salt; freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound dried butter beans (lima beans), soaked overnight and drained (approx. 450g); 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option) (approx. 950 ml); 1 bay leaf; 1/2 cup heavy cream (approx. 120 ml); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

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Butter beans vs lima beans, what's the difference? This Creamy Southern recipe makes a delicious side or main dish! Smoky bacon & simple steps.

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
4 slices bacon, diced (approx. 100g / 3.5 oz)
1 medium yellow onion, chopped (approx. 150g)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 pound dried butter beans (lima beans), soaked overnight and drained (approx. 450g)
4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option) (approx. 950 ml)
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup heavy cream (approx. 120 ml)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish