LENTIL-LIMA BEAN SOUP WITH SMOKED HAM
This is a twist on the traditional lentil soup, as it uses lima beans and smoked ham in addition to the lentils. It is from the R.S.V.P. section of a December 1985 issue of Bon Appetit magazine and was requested from The Buttercup Bakery in Berkeley, California. This recipe doubles or triples well and also freezes well.
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories Ham
Time 1h25m
Yield 1 quart
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine lima beans and enough cold water to cover in small saucepan.
- Simmer until beans are just tender, adding more water as necessary to keep beans covered, about 45 minutes.
- (Cooking times will vary depending on dryness of beans.).
- While limas are simmering, melt butter in large saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Add onions,celery tops,carrot top and garlic and cook until onion is soft, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
- Roughly puree onion mixture in food processor and return to saucepan.
- Add celery,carrot,stock,lentils,ham,bay leaf and pepper and simmer until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
- Add lima beans and cooking liquid to saucepan and simmer 10 minutes.
- Cool completely to allow flavors to mellow.
- Season to taste with salt, remove bay leaf and reheat soup gently before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1051.8, Fat 28, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 61.1, Sodium 4043.9, Carbohydrate 142, Fiber 54.7, Sugar 19.3, Protein 61.8
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