Spring Vegetable Stew

Name: Spring Vegetable Stew
Ingredients: Freshly ground pepper , to taste; 4 medium leeks, white part only, cleaned and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 12 cloves garlic, peeled; 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives; 2 1/2 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth; 1 cup shelled fresh peas , (about 1 1/2 pounds unshelled) or frozen peas; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 6 large artichokes; 1/2 ounce dried morels , (see Note) or porcini mushrooms (1/4 cup); 1 cup warm water; 4 teaspoons butter; 1 large lemon; 1 cup baby carrots; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme , or 1 teaspoon dried; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 cup baby lima beans, fresh or frozen; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil