Dorothy's hearty ham and lima bean soup

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupChopped onion
1cupThinly sliced carrots
4tablespoonsUnsalted butter
1tablespoonGarlic powder
1teaspoonHerbal salt substitute
2tablespoonsLemon juice
2cupsDiced turkey ham
10ouncesFrozen baby lima beans
1tablespoonDried marjoram
½cupChopped parsley
4cupsWater
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