Ingredients
1 lb. dried lima (or other) beans, soaked overnight, drained & rinsed
2 quarts chicken broth, preferably homemade or organic
2 cups water*
1 cup diced country ham
1 large sweet onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 small carrot, chopped
1 small bell pepper or other sweet pepper, chopped
2 tsp dried thyme OR 1 tsp thyme + 1 tsp oregano
1 tsp (or to taste) peri-peri hot sauce such as Nando's Hot Sauce or African Rhino Peri Peri Sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional garnishes: Diced white onion, diced tomatoes, chopped parsley, chopped fresh thyme
*For richer flavor, you can use 2 cups of chicken or beef broth instead of water
Place all ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until beans are soft--about 2 hours. Serve with cornbread or cooked rice and a side of cooked greens such as collards, kale, turnip or mustard greens for a hearty winter dinner.
Zestfully yours,
Gloria
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