Best 13 Lima Beans And Ham Soup Recipes

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Are you in search of a hearty and comforting dish that will warm you up on a chilly day? Look no further than lima beans and ham soup! This classic Southern comfort food is made with tender lima beans, smoky ham, and a flavorful broth. It's an easy-to-make, one-pot meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend lunch. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying soup that the whole family will love.

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DAD'S LIMA BEAN SOUP WITH HAM BONE



Dad's Lima Bean Soup with Ham Bone image

This was one of my father's favorite dishes, a staple of Depression-era cooking when fresh meat was scarce and soup stretched everything. Simmered until thick, with chunks of ham - even lima-bean-haters enjoy this hearty soup.

Provided by Sharon

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes     Ham Soup

Time 5h32m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package dried lima beans
1 ham bone with some meat
8 cups water, or more as needed
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 stalks celery, diced
1 onion, diced
½ pound diced cooked ham
4 carrots, peeled and sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large pot; cover with 2 inches water. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 1 to 2 hours. Drain and rinse. Transfer beans to another container.
  • Combine ham bone and 8 cups water in a large saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat until remaining meat falls off the bone, about 2 hours. Remove and discard bone. Use a slotted spoon to transfer meat to a bowl.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until onion is translucent, 7 to 10 minutes. Add cooked ham bone meat, lima beans, and diced ham. Reduce heat and simmer, adding additional water as needed, until soup is thickened to desired consistency, about 90 minutes.
  • Stir carrots, salt, pepper, and parsley into the soup. Let simmer until carrots are soft, about 30 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 15.9 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 12.1 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 710.2 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

LIMA BEAN SOUP WITH HAM



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This fast and easy lima bean soup is cooked with diced ham and fresh vegetables. Frozen baby lima beans are the key ingredient in this soup.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dinner     Lunch     Soup

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups onion, chopped
1 cup carrots, diced
3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced; or 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon unsalted garlic and herb seasoning
1 1/2 cups ham, diced
10 ounces baby lima beans, frozen
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons dried marjoram
4 cups water, or unsalted chicken or vegetable stock
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 773 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 10 g, ServingSize 6 bowls (6 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

EASY CROCK POT HAM & LIMA BEAN SOUP



Easy Crock Pot Ham & Lima Bean Soup image

Growing up, I loved my mom's ham and lima bean soup. It's just good old comfort food for me. I've never made mom's recipe but was meaning to ask for it after one day picking up a couple cans of lima beans for no reason. It'd been months since buying them and I purchased a new bowl that I wanted to use for soup photos so I scrounged around in the pantry and fridge. This was the result. It's a light soup, not heavy with tomatoes or cream, which was perfect for a family of 4 all feeling under the weather. My family really enjoyed it. I hope you do too!

Provided by Tinkerbell

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 4h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
6 small potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces (about 4-1/2 cups)
2 (15 1/4 ounce) cans lima beans
2 cups ham, cut into bite-sized pieces (or a bag of pre-packaged cubed ham)
32 ounces chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
1/2 cup tightly packed fresh basil leaf, rough chopped (or torn)

Steps:

  • Put everything into crock pot & stir.
  • Cook on low 4-6 hours.
  • At serving time you can use a potato masher, slotted spoon or a fork (if you want to do it right in the serving bowl) to mash up some of the potatoes and thicken the soup a bit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.7, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 24.3, Sodium 1784, Carbohydrate 51, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 2.3, Protein 23.2

SLOW COOKER SOUTHERN LIMA BEANS AND HAM



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I searched your website for the simple lima bean recipe that my mom used to make and the one that is served by many restaurants here in the south as a side dish. I couldn't find one, so I submitted my own. This is an easy, basic lima bean dish with ham, onion, and seasonings. Served over Mexican cornbread, it makes a delicious hearty meal. You can also do this on the stovetop. Just follow the directions on the back of the lima bean bag and add the seasonings. Slow cooker time is about 7 hours. Add a side salad for a complete meal.

Provided by mammak

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 15h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound dried baby lima beans
2 quarts water
2 onions, coarsely chopped
1 meaty ham bone
1 cup leftover ham meat from bone, chopped
3 cups water, or as needed to cover
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic salt, or to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Soak lima beans in 2 quarts of water in a large bowl for 8 hours or overnight. The next day, drain the lima beans and place into a slow cooker with onions, ham bone, and ham. Pour in 3 cups of water or as needed to cover. Place lid on the cooker, set to High, and cook for 3 hours.
  • Stir in Cajun seasoning, black pepper, garlic salt, and cayenne pepper; set cooker to Low and cook until the beans and meat are very tender, about 4 more hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 9.4 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 345.8 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

HOLIDAY SPIRAL HAM AND LIMA BEAN SOUP



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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!

Provided by Mar-T-Mar

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes     Ham Soup

Time 11h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

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
1 teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place lima beans in a large bowl and cover with several inches of water; soak 8 hours to overnight.
  • Bring water, ham bone, and onion to a boil in a pot. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until onion is tender, about 1 hour.
  • 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.
  • Remove ham bone from soup; cut the meat into bite-sized pieces. Discard bone and return meat to the soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.9 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 11 g, Protein 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 200.9 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

HEARTY LIMA BEAN SOUP



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This colorful soup has a golden broth dotted with tender vegetables and lima beans. It makes an excellent lunch or first course.-Betty L. Korcek, Bridgman, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 3h10m

Yield 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound dried lima beans
1 large meaty ham bone or 2 ham hocks
2-1/2 quarts water
5 celery ribs, cut into chunks
5 medium carrots, cut into chunks
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Pinch paprika
1 cup cold water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes

Steps:

  • Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and discard liquid; return beans to pan. , Add ham bone and 2-1/2 qt. water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours. , Debone ham and cut meat into chunks; return to pan. Add celery and carrots. Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until beans are tender. , In a small skillet, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper and paprika. Add cold water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add to the soup with tomatoes; simmer for 10 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 437mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

LIMA BEANS AND HAM SOUP



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Make and share this Lima Beans and Ham Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by good2bdunn

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 3h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb dried lima beans
8 cups water
1 lb ham steak, cubed
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 carrot, peeled and sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
2 large potatoes, peeled and halved
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse and sort beans before adding to a pot of water and bringing to boil for 3 minutes.
  • Set aside to soak for 1 hour.
  • While beans are soaking, melt butter in large soup pot.
  • Saute onions, carrots, and celery for 3-5 minutes.
  • Add 8 cups water, bay leaf, salt and dash of pepper.
  • Add halved potatoes.
  • Drain lima beans and add to pot.
  • Bring to a boil and then cover and reduce heat to medium low.
  • Simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender.
  • Add cubed ham during last half hour.
  • Mash the potato halves to thicken the stock.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.4, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 44.3, Sodium 1425.8, Carbohydrate 71.9, Fiber 17.7, Sugar 8.6, Protein 33.9

HAM AND LIMA BEAN SOUP



Ham and Lima Bean Soup image

Pam Felstein trimmed down her hearty bean soup with savory results. The Owings Mills, Maryland cook suggests adding some instant potato flakes after the soup boils for a thicker version.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h35m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces dried baby lima beans
2 cups chopped onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked lean ham
1 cup sliced fresh carrots (1/4-inch slices)
1/2 cup water
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place lima beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans, discard liquid., In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, cook onions and garlic until tender. Stir in the broth, ham, carrots, water, jalapeno, parsley, pepper and lima beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50 minutes or until beans are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 932mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LIMA BEANS, CORN AND HAM



Lima Beans, Corn and Ham image

A great way to use some leftover ham. Comfort food for sure. Serve over mashed potatoes. Sorry amounts are so vague. Use what you have.

Provided by charlie 5

Categories     Ham

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) bag frozen lima beans, thawed
8 (16 ounce) bags frozen corn, thawed
salt
pepper
butter
cooked ham, cut bite size

Steps:

  • Saute the beans and corn in butter until just beginning to caramelize. Salt and pepper to taste. Toss in left-over ham and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 927.9, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 113.1, Carbohydrate 213.2, Fiber 29, Sugar 1.7, Protein 35

HAM AND LIMA BEAN SOUP



Ham and Lima Bean Soup image

Pam Felstein trimmed down her hearty bean soup with savory results. The Owings Mills, Maryland cook suggests adding some instant potato flakes after the soup boils for a thicker version.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 1h35m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ pound dried baby lima beans
2 cups chopped onions
2 garlic clove (blank)s garlic cloves, minced
2 (14.5 ounce) cans reduced sodium chicken broth
1 ½ cups cubed fully cooked lean ham
1 cup sliced fresh carrots
½ cup water
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
½ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place lima beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans, discard liquid.
  • In a Dutch oven coated with nonstick cooking spray, cook onions and garlic until tender. Stir in the broth, ham, carrots, water, jalapeno, parsley, pepper and lima beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50 minutes or until beans are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.7 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 11.3 g, Protein 20.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 623.5 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

LIMA BEANS AND HAM HOCKS



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Make and share this Lima Beans and Ham Hocks recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Time 8h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb dried lima beans, thoroughly rinsed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, diced
2 small carrots, diced
8 cups chicken stock (low salt)
1 ham hock
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Add beans to slow cooker.
  • In a saute pan over med-high heat, add vegetable oil.
  • Add in onion, celery, and carrots; saute for about 10 minutes until lightly browned.
  • Transfer mixture to the slow cooker and add in chicken stock and ham hock.
  • Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours.
  • Remove the ham hock and strip it of as much fat as you can; return the meat to the pot and cook for 1 hour, until the beans are very tender.
  • If needed, season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve hot, garnished with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612.3, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 14.4, Sodium 743.3, Carbohydrate 94.7, Fiber 23.2, Sugar 20, Protein 37.2

LIMA BEAN AND CABBAGE SOUP



Lima Bean and Cabbage Soup image

Make and share this Lima Bean and Cabbage Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Joanie Grow

Categories     Beans

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups dried lima beans, soaked in water overnight
1 (16 ounce) package coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced,to taste
1/2 cup white wine vinegar or 1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 1/2 quarts water or 1 1/2 quarts stock
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granule
2 teaspoons salt-free lemon pepper
2 teaspoons dried Italian herb seasoning
10 ounces cooked pasta (optional)

Steps:

  • In the morning drain beans, add new water to cover beans, and cook for 45 minutes.
  • Add all the other ingrendents, mix and and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.

HAM HOCKS WITH LIMA BEANS



Ham Hocks with Lima Beans image

Simmering meat and beans to tenderness with tomato and tamarind powder creates a hearty, delicious flavor. It's a perfect dish for the busy homemaker.

Provided by lola

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas

Time 1h50m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces dried lima beans
2 ½ pounds ham hocks
1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, sliced
1 large tomato, diced
1 onion, chopped
2 fresh green chile peppers
1 tablespoon tamarind soup base
3 cups water
salt to taste
1 bunch fresh spinach

Steps:

  • Place the lima beans into a large container and cover with several inches of warm water; let stand 1 hour. Drain.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the ham hocks and return to a boil; cook at a boil for 1 minute. Drain and rinse.
  • Combine the lima beans and ham hocks in a stockpot; add the ginger, tomato, onion, green chile peppers, tamarind powder, and 3 cups water. Season with salt to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer the soup until the pork is tender and the lima beans are soft and bursting from their skins, about 20 minutes. Add the spinach to the soup and cook until the spinach has just wilted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 724.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 154.2 mg, Fat 48.3 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 46.7 g, SaturatedFat 16.7 g, Sodium 493.8 mg, Sugar 6 g

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight: Soaking the beans overnight will help to soften them and reduce the cooking time.
  • Use a ham bone for extra flavor: A ham bone adds a delicious smoky flavor to the soup. If you don't have a ham bone, you can use a ham steak or diced ham.
  • Add vegetables to your liking: This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Add any vegetables that you like, such as carrots, celery, onions, or potatoes.
  • Season the soup to taste: Season the soup with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a bay leaf or two for extra flavor.
  • Serve the soup with crusty bread or crackers: Lima bean and ham soup is a hearty and filling soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. Serve it with crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Lima bean and ham soup is a classic Southern dish that is easy to make and packed with flavor. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham and beans, and it's a perfect soup for a cold winter day. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious and satisfying soup that the whole family will enjoy.

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