Lima Bean Soup
Source of Recipe
Ken
Recipe Introduction
I love this soup and it's good for you. The entire family will enjoy this wonderful soup.
List of Ingredients
1 Pound Dry Lima Beans
1 Large Meaty Ham Bone Or 2 Ham Hocks
2 1/2 Quarts Water
5 Celery Ribs, Cut Into Chunks
5 Medium Carrots, Cut Into Chunks
1 Garlic Clove, Minced
2 Tablespoons Butter
2 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
2 Teaspoons Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
Pinch Paprika
1 Cup Cold Water
14 1/2 Ounces Stewed TomatoesRecipe
Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and discard liquid; return beans to pan. Add ham bone and the 2-1/2 quarts of water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours. Debone ham and cut into chunks; return to pan. Add celery and carrots. Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until beans are tender. In a skillet, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute. Stir in flour, salt, pepper and paprika. Add cold water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes aor until thickened. Add to the soup with tomatoes; simmer for 10 minutes. Yields 14 servings.
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