Lima and Navy Bean and Ham Soup
Thick, rustic soup with both lima and navy beans, simmered with ham and vegetables—protein-rich and perfect for colder weather.
Ingredients
- 3 (3.5 ounce) links italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 large meaty ham bone or 4 smoked ham hocks
- 16 ounces dry lima beans
- 1 (16 ounce) package dried navy beans
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
- 1 (6 ounce) 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 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer