Use File/Print from your browser menu to print. 1 cup sliced shitake mushrooms 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 pound potatoes, thinly sliced 3 1/2 to 4 cups of vegetable or chicken broth 1 cup of cooked pinto beans, rinsed 1/2 cup milk 1 tablespoon melted butter 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil 1/4 cup plain yogurt or sour cream Fresh basil sprigs (optional) In a large saucepan cook the onion and mushrooms in olive oil over medium heat until onion is tender, but not brown. Add the potatoes and broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium low. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in beans. In a small bowl stir together the melted butter, milk and cornstarch. Stir into the potato mixture. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Stir in 1 tablespoon snipped basil. To serve, ladle soup into individual bowl. Dollop each serving with yogurt or sour cream If desired, garnish with fresh basil. Makes 4 servings. This recipe provided courtesy of Fresh Abundance! www.freshabundance.com 509-533-2724