Festive Spiral Ham and Lima Bean Soup
Festive Spiral Ham and Lima Bean Soup blends tender lima beans with smoky ham in a rich, ham-bone broth balanced by a hint of brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire. It’s hearty, gently tangy, and subtly sweet—perfect for cozy winter dinners or for making the most of leftover holiday ham.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook3 hrs 35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Festive Spiral Ham and Lima Bean Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 39 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 30
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 63
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the lima beans in a large bowl, cover them with several inches of water, and soak for 8 hours to overnight.
- 2
In a pot, bring water, the ham bone, and the onion to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer until the onion is tender, about 1 hour.
- 3
Drain and rinse the lima beans, then add them to the pot with the ham bone. Add brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, dry mustard, and salt. Simmer, covered, for about 2 hours; uncover and continue simmering the soup until the beans are tender, about 30 minutes more.
- 4
Take the ham bone out of the soup and cut the meat into bite-sized pieces. Discard the bone and return the meat to the soup.
- Calories 1172.07 kcal High 59%
- Protein 175.27 g Good Source 351%
- Carbohydrate 33.22 g 12%
- Total Fat 38.95 g High 50%
- Saturated Fat 13.75 g High 69%
- Trans Fat 0.29 g High --
- Cholesterol 592.12 mg High 197%
- Sodium 13270.35 mg High 577%
- Dietary Fiber 8.88 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 23.48 g --
- Added Sugars 10.02 g High 20%
- Calcium 106.4 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 13.75 mg Good Source 76%
- Potassium 2513.82 mg Good Source 53%
- Vitamin A 101.24 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 0.43 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Mustard
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Festive Spiral Ham and Lima Bean Soup is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 3 hrs 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bone In Ham, Brown Sugar, Dry Mustard, and Hot Sauce. Each serving provides about 1172.07 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Festive Spiral Ham and Lima Bean Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Bone-In Ham, Brown Sugar, Dry Mustard, Hot Sauce, Lima Beans. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Festive Spiral Ham and Lima Bean Soup?
- About 3 hrs 40 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1172.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Festive Spiral Ham and Lima Bean Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Festive Spiral Ham and Lima Bean Soup healthy?
- Festive Spiral Ham and Lima Bean Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 1172.07 calories and 175.27 g of protein, or 351% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 13270.35 mg (577% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 13.75 g (69% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 10.02 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Mustard 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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