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Lima Bean and Bacon Stew

5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Author: Rebecka Evans

Ingredients

  • 2 14- ounce cans Lima beans
  • ½ pound bacon
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook bacon until crisp, remove ½ of the cooked bacon and keep for garnish
  • Chop onion and cook in bacon grease until translucent, add onions and bay leaf to pot and stir to combine
  • Bring to a boil, cook for 2 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes to 2 hours
  • Add additional water if stew becomes to thick.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Crumble bacon bites over soup and serve with buttered bread
Adapted from My Mom's recipe