Lima Bean Soup with Smoked Pork Butt

 

INGREDIENTS

Serves 4 to 6 people

• 1 pound of dried lima beans

• 4 cups of water

• 2 Tsp of extra virgin olive oil

• 1 Tsp of butter

• 1 yellow onion, chopped

• 3 carrots, chopped

• 3 stalks of celery, chopped

• 2 cloves of garlic, chopped

• 11/2 pounds boneless smoked pork butt, cut into pieces

• 1 tsp of dried thyme

• 1 tsp of salt

• 1 tsp of fresh ground pepper

• 1/2 cup of Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped

• 1 28oz can of diced tomatoes

• 2 15oz can of tomato sauce

• 3 15oz cans of chicken broth

• 2 cups of water

Directions

1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil.

2. Add the Lima beans and cook for around 45 minutes.

3. Turn off the heat and let the beans soak for around 2 hours until beans a soft.

4. Drain the beans in a colander and rinse thoroughly with cold water. Set aside.

5. In a large pot heat the olive oil and butter.

6. Saute the onions, carrots celery and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes.

7. Add the diced boneless pork butt, thyme, salt, pepper and parsley, tomatoes and tomato sauce.

8. Add the beans, broth and water.

9. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer over a low flame, cover and cook for 1 to 2 hours until soup thickens.

10. Stir occasionally during the cooking process.