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
- 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
- Protein 190.86 g Good Source
- Carbs 64.98 g Moderate
- Total Fat 42.18 g High
- Saturated Fat 14.49 g High
- Trans Fat 0.33 g High
- Cholesterol 607.28 mg High
- Sodium 13854.56 mg High
- Fiber 24.1 g Good Source
- Sugar 26.22 g High
- Added Sugar 9.93 g Moderate
- Calcium 153.9 mg Moderate
- Iron 16.94 mg Good Source
- Potassium 3332.79 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 106.67 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 0.98 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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.
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