Dad's Ham Bone Lima Bean Soup
Dad's Ham Bone Lima Bean Soup is rich and cozy, with creamy beans absorbing smoky ham flavor as the broth slowly simmers. Tender carrots, celery, and onion round out the pot for a balanced, homestyle bowl that’s perfect for chilly evenings or weekend family dinners. It’s the kind of nourishing soup that tastes even better the next day.
- Prep1 hr 20 mins
- Cook4 hrs 10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Dad's Ham Bone Lima Bean Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 30 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 65
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the ham bone and 8 cups water in a large saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat until the remaining meat falls off the bone, about 2 hours. Remove and discard the bone. Use a slotted spoon to move the meat to a bowl.
- 2
Meanwhile, put the lima beans in a large pot; add enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil; take the pot off the heat, cover, and let sit for 1 hour. Drain and rinse the beans.
- 3
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the celery and onion; cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the cooked ham bone meat, lima beans, and diced ham. Reduce the heat and simmer, adding more water as needed, until the soup thickens to your liking, about 90 minutes.
- 4
Stir the carrots, salt, pepper, and parsley into the soup. Let it simmer until the carrots are tender, about 30 minutes more.
- Calories 1344.19 kcal High 67%
- Protein 190.86 g Good Source 382%
- Carbohydrate 64.98 g 24%
- Total Fat 42.18 g High 54%
- Saturated Fat 14.49 g High 72%
- Trans Fat 0.33 g High --
- Cholesterol 607.28 mg High 202%
- Sodium 13830.13 mg High 601%
- Dietary Fiber 24.1 g Good Source 86%
- Total Sugars 26.22 g --
- Added Sugars 9.93 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 153.9 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 17.43 mg Good Source 97%
- Potassium 3582.77 mg Good Source 76%
- Vitamin A 107.97 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 0.98 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Dad's Ham Bone Lima Bean Soup is an American soup recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 5 hrs 30 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bone In Ham, Celery, and Diced Ham. Each serving provides about 1344.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Dad's Ham Bone Lima Bean Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Dad's Ham Bone Lima Bean Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bone-In Ham, Celery, Diced Ham, Dried Lima Beans. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Dad's Ham Bone Lima Bean Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Dad's Ham Bone Lima Bean Soup?
- About 5 hrs 30 mins in total: 1 hr 20 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1344.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Dad's Ham Bone Lima Bean Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Dad's Ham Bone Lima Bean Soup healthy?
- Dad's Ham Bone Lima Bean Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 1344.19 calories and 190.86 g of protein, or 382% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 13830.13 mg (601% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 14.49 g (72% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.93 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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