Ham-Lima Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Ham-Lima Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Dried Lima Beans; 10 cups Water; 1 Ham Bone With Some Meat Attached; 1 Medium Onion, Peeled And Sliced; 2 Celery Stalks, Sliced; 8 whole Black Peppercorns; 2 Carrots, Peeled And Cut Into Chunks; 1/4 teaspoons Dry Mustard; 1 Bay Leaf; 1 Leek, Sliced (optional); 3 Tablespoons Butter; 2 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour; 1-1/2 cup Milk

Servings: persons

1 pound Dried Lima Beans
10 cups Water
1 Ham Bone With Some Meat Attached
1 Medium Onion, Peeled And Sliced
2 Celery Stalks, Sliced
8 whole Black Peppercorns
2 Carrots, Peeled And Cut Into Chunks
1/4 teaspoons Dry Mustard
1 Bay Leaf
1 Leek, Sliced (optional)
3 Tablespoons Butter
2 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour
1-1/2 cup Milk

1
Pick over and rinse the beans. Put them in a large kettle. Add 10 cups water. Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes. Remove them from the heat, cover and let stand for one hour.
2
Then add the next 8 ingredients. Bring again to boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 1 1/2 hours. Remove the ham bone from the pot and force the remaining mixture through a sieve or food mill. Or you can use an immersion blender or whirl it in a blender until smooth. Then put the mixture back in the kettle.
3
In a small sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat and blend in the flour. Add milk and cook, stirring, until mixture is thickened. Add this to the bean mixture with any ham scraps removed from bone. Heat this over medium heat until heated through.
4
Makes about 2 1/2 quarts or 6-8 servings.

401

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Dried Lima Beans, 10 cups Water, 1 Ham Bone With Some Meat Attached, 1 Medium Onion, Peeled And Sliced, and more.

Yes, Ham-Lima Bean Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Ham-Lima Bean Soup

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