Serves:

Ingredients:

12 oz Dried (large) lima beans or
-butterbeans
1 Med. onion (chopped)
2 Ribs celery, including tops
1 lg Carrot (diced)
4 c Ham stock
1/4 lb Diced ham
2 c Water
1 Chili pepin (crushed)
2 Cloves garlic (minced)

Method:

We invented this yesterday, and are still munching on it.
I wanted a plain plate of butterbeans for my birthday, but Kathy can never do anything 1/2 way.
Salt & black pepper to taste Place all ingredients except salt and pepper in a pot.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat.
Cover pot and simmer until beans are VERY tender (3 to 4 hours).
Salt & pepper to taste.
Serve this with bread & butter, garlic bread, or dinner rolls.
Makes a complete meal.
Enjoy! Posted by Wesley Pitts.
Courtesy of Fred Peters.