How to Make Holiday Spiral Ham and Lima Bean Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

The holiday season is a time for gathering with loved ones, sharing delicious meals, and creating cherished memories. Whether you're hosting a big gathering or simply looking for a cozy meal to enjoy with your family, this Holiday Spiral Ham and Lima Bean Soup is the perfect addition to your menu. This hearty and flavorful soup is a great way to use up any leftover holiday ham, and the addition of creamy lima beans adds a comforting and satisfying touch.

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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

Information

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

  • 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

    220 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 201mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 11g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 64mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1020mg