Holiday Spiral Ham and Lima Bean Soup

Holiday Spiral Ham and Lima Bean Soup

Ever wondered what to do with the leftover bone from that spiral ham (or regular ham) from the holidays? Well, with this soup you can make one last great meal from it without spending a lot of money!

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs 35 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
11 hrs 40 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dried lima beans
  • 2 quarts water
  • 1 ham bone with meat
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (Optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1
Place lima beans in a large bowl and cover with several inches of water; soak 8 hours to overnight.

Step 2
Bring water, ham bone, and onion to a boil in a pot. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until onion is tender, about 1 hour.

Step 3
Drain and rinse lima beans and add to the pot with the ham bone. Add brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, dry mustard, and salt. Simmer, covered, about 2 hours. Uncover and continue simmering soup until beans are tender, about 30 minutes more.

Step 4
Remove ham bone from soup; cut the meat into bite-sized pieces. Discard bone and return meat to the soup.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

220
Calories
1g
Fat
43g
Carbs
12g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 220
% Daily Value *
Total Fat1g 1%
Saturated Fat0g 1%
Sodium201mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate43g 16%
Dietary Fiber11g 39%
Total Sugars11g
Protein12g
Vitamin C2mg 11%
Calcium64mg 5%
Iron4mg 24%
Potassium1020mg 22%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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