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water baby lima beans salt pork chunk cured ham ham bone onion salt pepper new potatoes broccoli rabe lard
Viewed: 49 - Published at: 8 months agoIngredients
- 12 c. water
- 1/2 lb. baby lima beans
- 1/4 lb. salt pork (should be washed and soaked a day to cut the salt)
- 1/4 lb. chunk cured ham
- 1 ham bone
- 1 small onion
- salt
- pepper (freshly ground)
- 3 medium new potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 2 to 3 bunches broccoli rabe, chopped
- small piece salted lard (for flavor)
Method
- In a large pot, combine first 9 ingredients and bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer on low about 3 hours or until beans are tender.
- When meat is tender, take out so that it won't overcook. Add the potatoes and broccoli rabe.
- Taste broth; add salt if needed.
- Cook for 30 minutes or until potatoes are done.
- Cut meat into bite size pieces and return to pot.
- Serve in large soup bowls.
- Include pieces of meat, potato, beans and greens in each portion.
