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
• 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)
• 1 carrot, peeled and diced fine