Shanty Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dry lima beans
3/4 lb. bacon, cut in 1-inch pieces, brown and drain
3/4 lb. brown sugar
3/4 to 1 small king syrup
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Soak limas overnight and drain.
Add fresh water to cover beans.
Cook until soft.
Add ingredients; simmer all day.
(Must be sweet enough.)