Lima Beans and Ham recipe

8 servings

3 cups fresh lima beans

3 cups water

2 potatoes, diced

1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn

1 large tomato, diced

1/2 medium onion, diced

1 stalk celery, diced

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1/4 cup milk

6 ounces cooked ham, diced

1 pinch dried parsley

salt and pepper to taste

Place the lima beans in a large pot, and pour in the water.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook 15 minutes.

Mix the potatoes, corn, tomato, onion, and celery into the pot, and continue cooking 15 minutes.

In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the milk.

Stir into the pot, and mix in the ham.

Continue cooking until heated through.

Season with parsley, salt, and pepper to serve.