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Lima Beans and Dumplings with Smoked Meat

A hearty, comforting dish with tender lima beans, smoked meat, and soft dumplings
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Servings6
Calories: 340kcal

Ingredients

  • 24 oz baby lima beans or any type of lima beans or butter beans
  • Smoked meat ham slices, ham hocks, smoked turkey, etc.
  • Flat dumplings homemade or frozen
  • 32 oz chicken broth or stock
  • 2 chicken bouillon cubes taste broth before adding
  • ½ small onion finely diced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Sauté the diced onion in a large pot over medium heat until softened.
  • Add the smoked meat and chicken broth to the pot. If using larger smoked meats (like ham hocks), pre-cook them until tender, then add to the pot. Taste the broth—if the smoked meat is very flavorful, you may want to reduce or omit the bouillon cubes.
  • Add the lima beans and pepper, and crumble in the bouillon cubes (if using). Stir well.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Add the dumplings to the pot, stir gently, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Check for the doneness of the dumplings. If they’re not quite tender, cook for a bit longer until they are soft.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.