Ham And Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. dry lima beans
2 c. ham (cooked and cubed)
1 c. corn (cooked)
3 slices bacon
1 1/2 Tbsp. flour
salt and pepper to taste
1 onion, chopped

Preparation

Fry bacon in heavy skillet.
Drain and crumble.
Keep drippings for later use.
Cover beans with water in a heavy pot. Bring to boil.
Cook until beans are tender, approximately 2 1/2 hours.
Add onion, seasoning, ham, corn and bacon.
Simmer for 1 hour.
In a small skillet, add bacon drippings and flour, stir until lightly browned.
Add 1 1/2 cups water to make a gravy, stirring frequently.
Pour into soup and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.