Lima and Navy Bean and Ham Soup

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 1
Lima and Navy Bean and Ham Soup recipe with Italian sausage
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Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hr 30 min

Ready In

1 hr 50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 links Italian sausage , casings removed
1 large meaty ham bone or 4 smoked ham hocks
16 ounces dry lima beans
1 package dried navy beans
2 cans stewed tomatoes
1 can tomato paste
1 onion , chopped
4 stalks celery , chopped
4 carrots , sliced
4 cloves garlic , minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 bay leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
6 green onions , chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt ( optional )
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder
1 can or bottle beer

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
368
Sugar
6g
Fat
17g
Lima and Navy Bean and Ham Soup with Italian sausage is a classic American comfort food. It's a warming soup that is perfect for a cold winter's day. The soup is packed with savory flavor from the smoked ham hocks and Italian sausage. The combination of navy and lima beans gives the soup a creamy texture, making it even more comforting. The recipe calls for a long simmer time to help develop the flavors of the soup. This can be a bit time-consuming, but the result is well worth the wait. This recipe makes a large batch of soup, so it's perfect for feeding a hungry crowd or for meal prep. The soup also freezes well, making it a great option for busy weeknights.

Instructions

1.Rinse and sort dry lima beans and navy beans, place in a large pot and add water to cover the beans. Add sliced Italian sausage and bring to a boil over high heat.
2.Reduce heat, add chopped onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, chopped celery, bay leaves, dried thyme, mustard powder, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and chicken bouillon powder. Simmer for about 1 hour or until beans are tender.
3.Add ham bone or smoked ham hocks, stewed tomatoes, tomato paste and beer, simmer for another 30 minutes or until ham falls off the bone. Remove bone and bay leaves. Stir in chopped chives, green onions, parsley, and basil.
4.Serve hot with your choice of bread or crackers.

PROS

This hearty soup is packed with protein and fiber from the beans and ham.

It’s also delicious and comforting, perfect for cold weather.

CONS

The addition of Italian sausage and beer makes this soup a bit higher in fat and calories than other bean soup recipes.

It also takes a bit of time to prepare, so it’s not a quick weeknight meal option.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beans are a great source of plant-based protein and fiber, which can help with digestion and maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. They also contain vitamins and minerals such as iron and folate.
Ham provides a good source of protein, but it is high in sodium, so it should be consumed in moderation.

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