posted by PAH 01-05-100 5:52 PM
Ham and Lima Bean Soup
1 lb. Dry Lima Beans (large)
2 (14.5 oz.) Cans Chicken Broth
1 (28 oz.) Can Italian Seasoned Diced Tomatoes
1/2 Cup Water
1/2 Cup Chopped Onions
1/2 Cup Chopped Celery
1/2 Cup Chopped Carrots
1 Meaty Ham Bone
1 tsp. Thyme
Freshly Ground Pepper
1 Cup Chopped Cooked Ham
Soak beans overnight in 8 Cups water. Drain and rinse beans the following day.
Place in a large pot with chicken broth, tomatoes, water, onions, celery, carrots , ham bone, thyme and pepper. Simmer, covered until beans are tender and soup is thickened, about 1 1/2 hours. After one hour of cooking, add chopped ham. Makes 8 - 10 servings.