Dad's Lima Bean Soup with Ham Bone
Description
This lima bean soup is flavored with vegetables and a ham bone as it simmers slowly into a thick, hearty, and budget-friendly meal.
Ingredients
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1 ham bone with some meat
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8 cups water, plus more as needed
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1 (16 ounce) package dried lima beans
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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4 stalks celery, diced
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1 onion, diced
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1/2 pound diced cooked ham
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4 carrots, peeled and sliced
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon dried parsley
Directions
1
Combine ham bone and 8 cups water in a large saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat until remaining meat falls off the bone, about 2 hours. Remove and discard bone. Use a slotted spoon to transfer meat to a bowl.
2
Meanwhile, place lima beans in a large pot; pour in enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil; remove pot from heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans.
3
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add cooked ham bone meat, lima beans, and diced ham. Reduce heat and simmer, adding additional water as needed, until soup is thickened to desired consistency, about 90 minutes.
4
Stir carrots, salt, pepper, and parsley into the soup. Let simmer until carrots are soft, about 30 minutes more.