Lima Bean Soup

1. 1

   Place rinsed lima beans and 2 quartered onions in a 6 quart pot.

2. 2

   Fill with water until 2 inches from top.

3. 3

   Bring to boil over medium heat.

4. 4

   Once soup comes to boil, reduce heat and simmer 4 hours, stirring occasionally, replacing water as needed to keep at 2 inches from top of pot.

5. 5

   After 4 hours place diced potatoes to soup and continue to simmer 1 more hour.

6. 6

   Brown bacon pieces in frying pan, reserving all drippings.

7. 7

   Slowly add browned bacon pieces and 3/4 of drippings to soup.

8. 8

   Stir flour to remaining drippings in frying pan and stir till smooth.

9. 9

   Add flour and dripping mixture to soup and stir well.

10. 10

    Salt and pepper to taste, simmer for 5 minutes and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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