Dad's Lima Bean Soup with Ham Bone Recipe

Place beans in a large pot; cover with 2 inches water. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat cover and let stand for 1 to 2 hours. Drain and rinse. Transfer beans to another container.

Combine ham bone and 8 cups water in a large saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat until remaining meat falls off the bone about 2 hours. Remove and discard bone. Use a slotted spoon to transfer meat to a bowl.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until onion is translucent 7 to 10 minutes. Add cooked ham bone meat lima beans and diced ham. Reduce heat and simmer adding additional water as needed until soup is thickened to desired consistency about 90 minutes.

Stir carrots salt pepper and parsley into the soup. Let simmer until carrots are soft about 30 minutes more.