HEARTY LIMA BEAN SOUP

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This colorful soup has a golden broth dotted with tender vegetables and lima beans. It makes an excellent lunch or first course.-Betty L. Korcek, Bridgman, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 3h10m

Yield 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound dried lima beans
1 large meaty ham bone or 2 ham hocks
2-1/2 quarts water
5 celery ribs, cut into chunks
5 medium carrots, cut into chunks
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Pinch paprika
1 cup cold water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes

Steps:

  • Place beans in a Dutch oven; 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 discard liquid; return beans to pan. , Add ham bone and 2-1/2 qt. water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours. , Debone ham and cut meat into chunks; return to pan. Add celery and carrots. Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until beans are tender. , In a small skillet, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper and paprika. Add cold water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add to the soup with tomatoes; simmer for 10 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 437mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

sk sony
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I'm not a big fan of lima beans, but this soup was really good. The beans were cooked perfectly and the soup was very flavorful.


Ron Kruzyk
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This was a great way to use up some leftover lima beans. The soup was easy to make and very delicious.


annie ishmile
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I made this soup for a family gathering and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Olamilekan Boluwaji
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The beans were cooked perfectly and the soup was very flavorful.


RAOUF Baig
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I would not recommend this recipe. The beans were not cooked through and the soup was very bland.


Moeen Qureshi
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This soup was just okay. The beans were a little too firm for my taste and the soup was not very flavorful.


DONOVAN WARBURTON
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I'm not a big fan of lima beans, but this soup was really good. The beans were cooked perfectly and the soup was very flavorful.


Roger Coleman
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This was a great way to use up some leftover lima beans. The soup was easy to make and very delicious.


Jennifer Barowy
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I made this soup for a family gathering and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


M Aqeelabbasi
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The beans were cooked perfectly and the soup was very flavorful.


Ebi Rowland
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I would not recommend this recipe. The beans were not cooked through and the soup was very bland.


Muhi Mctominay
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This soup was just okay. The beans were a little too firm for my taste and the soup was not very flavorful.


Jessica Ewing
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I'm not a big fan of lima beans, but this soup was really good. The beans were cooked perfectly and the soup was very flavorful.


Jennifer Peaden
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This was a great way to use up some leftover lima beans. The soup was easy to make and very delicious.


Yitayal Astemare
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Faisal Shahzad
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This hearty lima bean soup was a hit with my family! The beans were cooked perfectly and the soup was very flavorful.