Butter Bean and Sweetcorn Soup

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Ingredients

1. 1/2 oz butter
2. 1 onion, chopped
3. 2 celery stalks, diced
4. 1 garlic clove, crushed
5. 10 oz milk
6. 10 oz chicken broth, reduced sodium
7. 10 oz sweet corn
8. 1 (15 oz) can butter beans (small lima beans), drained
9. 1 t fresh thyme, chopped plus some for garnish
10. 3 oz sharp Cheddar cheese, grated, divided

Instructions

1. Melt butter, in a saucepan.
2. Add onions, celery and garlic and saute gently for 5 minutes until softened.
3. Add milk, broth, corn, beans, and thyme and bring to a boil
4. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
5. Stir in the 2 oz of cheese and heat gently.
6. Serve in bowls and garnish with remaining cheese and thyme.

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