Lentil-Lima Bean Soup With Smoked Ham Recipe

Name: Lentil-Lima Bean Soup With Smoked Ham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried baby lima beans; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick); 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 2 celery ribs, diced, tops reserved and diced; 1 carrot, peeled and diced, top reserved and diced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 5 cups beef stock (preferably homemade); 1/2 cup dried lentils; 1/4 cup finely diced smoked ham (preferably Black Forest); 1/2 bay leaf; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1/2 cup dried baby lima beans
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick)
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, diced, tops reserved and diced
1 carrot, peeled and diced, top reserved and diced
1 garlic clove, minced
5 cups beef stock (preferably homemade)
1/2 cup dried lentils
1/4 cup finely diced smoked ham (preferably Black Forest)
1/2 bay leaf
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1
Combine lima beans and enough cold water to cover in small saucepan.
2
Simmer until beans are just tender, adding more water as necessary to keep beans covered, about 45 minutes.
3
(Cooking times will vary depending on dryness of beans.).
4
While limas are simmering, melt butter in large saucepan over medium-low heat.
5
Add onions,celery tops,carrot top and garlic and cook until onion is soft, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
6
Roughly puree onion mixture in food processor and return to saucepan.
7
Add celery,carrot,stock,lentils,ham,bay leaf and pepper and simmer until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
8
Add lima beans and cooking liquid to saucepan and simmer 10 minutes.
9
Cool completely to allow flavors to mellow.
10
Season to taste with salt, remove bay leaf and reheat soup gently before serving.

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* 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.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup dried baby lima beans, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick), 1 medium onion, thinly sliced, 2 celery ribs, diced, tops reserved and diced, and more.

Yes, Lentil-Lima Bean Soup With Smoked Ham 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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Lentil-Lima Bean Soup With Smoked Ham

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