Louisiana Lima Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Louisiana Lima Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups (475 ml) dried lima beans; 8 cups (1900 ml) cold water (chicken stock better to use); 1 ham bone; 3 small onions, chopped; 1/2 bay leaf; 1 cup (225 ml) carrots, finely chopped; 1/2 cup (125 ml) green pepper, finely minced; 1 cup (225 ml) canned tomatoes; 3 tsp (15 ml) salt; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) pepper; Louisiana Hot Pepper Sauce

Servings: persons

2 cups (475 ml) dried lima beans
8 cups (1900 ml) cold water (chicken stock better to use)
1 ham bone
3 small onions, chopped
1/2 bay leaf
1 cup (225 ml) carrots, finely chopped
1/2 cup (125 ml) green pepper, finely minced
1 cup (225 ml) canned tomatoes
3 tsp (15 ml) salt
1/4 tsp (1 ml) pepper
Louisiana Hot Pepper Sauce

1
Wash lima beans; place in large kettle.
2
Add water (or stock) and ham bone, the onions, and the bay leaf; cover.
3
Simmer over low heat until beans are tender.
4
Reserve 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) of the whole beans.
5
Force remainder through a coarse sieve (food mill).
6
Return the whole beans to the soup mixture, add the carrots, green pepper, and tomatoes.
7
Continue cooking over low heat until vegetables are tender.
8
Add salt and pepper.
9
If there is any ham on the bone, cut into bits and add to the soup.
10
Note: Dash on as much Louisiana Hot Sauce as you like when serving.

256

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 cups (475 ml) dried lima beans, 8 cups (1900 ml) cold water (chicken stock better to use), 1 ham bone, 3 small onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Louisiana 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.

Louisiana Lima Bean Soup

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