Ham and Lima Bean Soup

Wonderful ham soup that is made partially in the crockpot. Filled with veggies, this wholesome soup is hearty and filling, not to mention tasty.

Ingredients

• 1 ham bone plus meat that yields 4 cups shredded ham
• ham broth from boiling the ham
• 2 lbs. dry lima beans
• fresh crinkle cut carrots or 12-oz. frozen crinkle cut carrots (carrot chips)
• 1 large onion (diced)
• 1 leek (green top removed)
• 2 ribs celery (sliced diagonally)
• 1 fennel bulb, chopped (I substituted 1 tsp. minced garlic from a jar and used 3 leeks instead of one) (see note)
• 1 tsp. marjoram
• 1 tsp. thyme
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1 tbsp. parsley

Directions

1. Pick through lima beans and remove any stones. Rinse and cover with water. Soak lima beans approximately 4 hours or overnight. They will...
2. Get the full instructions at Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen

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Author:

Teresa

Cuisine:

American

Category:

Soups, Stews & Chowders

Recipe Yields:

12

Prep Time:

40 minutes

Cook Time:

8 minutes