Dorothy's hearty ham and lima bean soup

8 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
cup Chopped onion
1 cup Thinly sliced carrots
4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
1 tablespoon Garlic powder
1 teaspoon Herbal salt substitute
2 tablespoons Lemon juice
2 cups Diced turkey ham
10 ounces Frozen baby lima beans
1 tablespoon Dried marjoram
½ cup Chopped parsley
4 cups Water
Croutons (optional)

Directions

1. In a heavy stockpot over medium-high heat, saute onion and carrots in butter for 5 minutes. Add garlic powder, salt substitute, and lemon juice.

Cook until onions are soft (about 5 minutes). Add turkey ham, lima beans, marjoram, parsley, and water.

2. Bring soup to a boil, then lower heat to simmer and cook for 20 minutes, covered, stirring occasionally. Serve hot, garnished with croutons (if desired).

Makes 8 cups.

Recipe By : the California Culinary Academy File

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