Baked Lima Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. large lima beans (dry)
1 large can Italian chopped tomatoes
1 large onion, chopped
1 c. diced celery
1/4 c. brown sugar (more if you want)
1 c. broth from beans

Preparation

Soak beans overnight in cold water with 2 tablespoons baking soda.
Next day, rinse and cook until tender, about 1 hour.
Keep 2 cups of broth.
Mix ingredients with beans.
Line baking dish with bacon strips.
Pour in bean mixture; using only 1 cup broth. Add bacon strips to top.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 2 to 3 hours.
Add remaining broth if necessary.