HAM AND LIMA BEAN SOUP

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Pam Felstein trimmed down her hearty bean soup with savory results. The Owings Mills, Maryland cook suggests adding some instant potato flakes after the soup boils for a thicker version.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h35m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces dried baby lima beans
2 cups chopped onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked lean ham
1 cup sliced fresh carrots (1/4-inch slices)
1/2 cup water
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place lima beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans, discard liquid., In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, cook onions and garlic until tender. Stir in the broth, ham, carrots, water, jalapeno, parsley, pepper and lima beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50 minutes or until beans are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 932mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Swaviman Creation
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I thought this soup was just okay. The flavor was a bit bland for my taste, and the lima beans were a little too mushy. I might try making it again with different vegetables and a different type of bean.


Emilija Guza
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This soup was delicious! I made it exactly as the recipe said, and it turned out perfect. I especially liked the addition of the ham bone, which gave the soup a really rich flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Shehzad Waheed
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! It was easy to make and so flavorful. The ham and lima beans were a great combination, and the vegetables added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Enhle Sthole
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This soup was amazing! It was so easy to make and so delicious. I loved the combination of ham and lima beans, and the vegetables added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Trekker Dragon
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I thought this soup was just okay. The flavor was a bit bland for my taste, and the lima beans were a little too mushy. I might try making it again with different vegetables and a different type of bean.


Gana Salama
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This soup was delicious! I made it exactly as the recipe said, and it turned out perfect. I especially liked the addition of the ham bone, which gave the soup a really rich flavor. I would definitely make this again.


THE MAFIAS
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! It was easy to make and so flavorful. The ham and lima beans were a great combination, and the vegetables added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Usman Alamzaib
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This soup was amazing! It was so easy to make and so delicious. I loved the combination of ham and lima beans, and the vegetables added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Taimoor kinG
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I thought this soup was just okay. The flavor was a bit bland for my taste, and the lima beans were a little too mushy. I might try making it again with different vegetables and a different type of bean.


Christine Bell
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This soup was delicious! I made it exactly as the recipe said, and it turned out perfect. I especially liked the addition of the ham bone, which gave the soup a really rich flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Sanaullah Luck
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! It was easy to make and so flavorful. The ham and lima beans were a great combination, and the vegetables added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdul Fallah
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This soup was amazing! It was so easy to make and so delicious. I loved the combination of ham and lima beans, and the vegetables added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Nauman Khan
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I thought this soup was just okay. The flavor was a bit bland for my taste, and the lima beans were a little too mushy. I might try making it again with different vegetables and a different type of bean.


Goapele Mathabathe
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This soup was delicious! I made it exactly as the recipe said, and it turned out perfect. I especially liked the addition of the ham bone, which gave the soup a really rich flavor.


natalya
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I'm not a huge fan of lima beans, but I really enjoyed this soup. The ham and vegetables were so flavorful, and the beans were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


official Kahaz
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This soup was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so flavorful. The ham and lima beans were a great combination, and the vegetables added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.