LIMA BEANS AND HAM SOUP

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Make and share this Lima Beans and Ham Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by good2bdunn

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 3h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb dried lima beans
8 cups water
1 lb ham steak, cubed
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 carrot, peeled and sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
2 large potatoes, peeled and halved
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse and sort beans before adding to a pot of water and bringing to boil for 3 minutes.
  • Set aside to soak for 1 hour.
  • While beans are soaking, melt butter in large soup pot.
  • Saute onions, carrots, and celery for 3-5 minutes.
  • Add 8 cups water, bay leaf, salt and dash of pepper.
  • Add halved potatoes.
  • Drain lima beans and add to pot.
  • Bring to a boil and then cover and reduce heat to medium low.
  • Simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender.
  • Add cubed ham during last half hour.
  • Mash the potato halves to thicken the stock.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.4, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 44.3, Sodium 1425.8, Carbohydrate 71.9, Fiber 17.7, Sugar 8.6, Protein 33.9

Gabrial Carter
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I love the combination of flavors in this soup. The lima beans, ham, and vegetables all come together to create a truly delicious dish.


London Kelvin
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This soup is so comforting and satisfying. It's perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon.


Samia Dokan
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I've made this soup several times, and I've never been disappointed. It's always delicious, and it's a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Will Kaneki
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the lima beans in this soup, and they don't even realize they're eating them.


Ojitos Roxx
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover ham. I always have a ham bone in my freezer, so I can make this soup anytime I want.


Md Mahbubur Rahman
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I've made this soup several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great soup for a potluck or a family gathering.


Maluya Ndlovu
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Yuskysquad2
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I love the combination of flavors in this soup. The lima beans, ham, and vegetables all come together to create a truly delicious dish.


MuhammadAkramYounas Younas
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This soup is so comforting and satisfying. It's perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon.


Adnan Ilmodeen
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I've made this soup several times, and I've never been disappointed. It's always delicious, and it's a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Mustard Seed Faith Ministry
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the lima beans in this soup, and they don't even realize they're eating them.


Dilwale Sanju
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I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste. I like to add a little bit of cayenne pepper for a bit of spice.


Zigam Friend
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover ham. I always have a ham bone in my freezer, so I can make this soup anytime I want.


Blessing Hubby
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I'm not usually a fan of lima beans, but I really enjoyed this soup. The ham and the broth really helped to balance out the flavor of the beans.


Habib Mia
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I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe.


Brigid Sleevi
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and it fills you up without being too heavy.


Booky Booky
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a delicious and hearty soup.


Shahd Mohamad
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I've made this soup a few times now, and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Correy Reese
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This soup was a hit with my family! The lima beans and ham were so flavorful, and the broth was rich and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.