Lima Bean Soup

A simple bean soup, which exists also in more complex versions, fortified with more vegetables and other kinds of bean.  This version consists of Lima beans, celery, onion, carrot, leek, chicken stock, white pepper, ,

Soak the Lima beans overnight in water. Chop two sticks of celery, white onion, the white part of a large leek, and the carrots. Stir fry the vegetables for a few minutes, and then add boiling water. Add the beans and the chicken stock, and the white pepper. Simmer under glass for at least forty-five minutes. Stir occasionally.

Add other beans and herbs according to choice, though this version of the soup is just fine as it is.