Dad's Lima Bean Soup with Ham Bone
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME4 hrs 10 mins
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TOTAL TIME5 hrs 30 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS117
A comforting and deeply flavorful soup, this recipe transforms humble lima beans and leftover ham into a hearty and satisfying meal, perfect for a chilly evening. Slow-simmered to perfection, it's a celebration of simple ingredients and robust flavors.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate41 g
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Cholesterol16 mg
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Fiber12 g
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Protein18 g
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Saturated Fat2 g
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Sodium710 mg
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Sugar7 g
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Fat8 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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Recipe View In a large stockpot, combine the ham bone and 8 cups of water. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Allow to gently simmer until the meat is easily removed from the bone, approximately 2 hours. Remove the bone and set aside to cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, shred the meat and set aside.
Recipe View While the ham bone simmers, place the dried lima beans in a separate large pot. Cover with cold water, bring to a boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat. Cover the pot and let the beans stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse the soaked beans thoroughly.
Recipe View Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced celery and onion and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add the shredded ham bone meat, diced ham, and the drained lima beans to the pot.
Recipe View Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients (about 6-8 cups). Bring the soup to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer gently, adding more water as needed to maintain the desired consistency, for approximately 90 minutes, or until the lima beans are tender and the soup has thickened.
Recipe View Stir in the sliced carrots, salt, pepper, and dried parsley. Continue to simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and the flavors have melded together beautifully. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Corene Becker
May 30, 2025My family requests this soup all the time now. It's a great way to use up leftover ham.
Gladyce Douglas
Feb 6, 2025I was skeptical about lima beans, but this recipe completely changed my mind. It's delicious!
Cletus Price
Oct 7, 2024This soup is a hug in a bowl! So comforting and easy to make.