Nothin' Much Lima Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb lima beans, soaked in water overnight and rinsed
4 cups water
15 ounces chicken stock
5 ounces canned ham (broken into pieces)
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
15 ounces diced tomatoes with juice
1 carrot, peeled and diced fine
2 scallions, trimmed and chopped
1/2 stalk celery, finely diced
1 tablespoon green pepper, diced (any kind)
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
2 chicken bouillon cubes (I use the big Maggi ones)

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a large cooking pot and simmer for about 3 hours, covered, stirring occasionally.
When the beans are tender, the soup is done.