Ham and Baby Lima Beans in the Instant Pot

Leftover ham from the holidays was taking up space in my freezer.  The solution was to make a nice warm pot of ham and lima beans filled with protein and deliciousness on a chilly, rainy day.  Comfort food that works for me.

Ingredients:

• 16 oz of Baby Lima Beans, Rinsed and Sorted
• 16 oz Ham, Diced
• 6 cups of Chicken Bone Broth
• 2 cups Water
• 9 oz of Onion, Diced
• 7.3 oz of Celery, Diced
• 6.8 oz of Carrot, Diced
• 1 tsp Minced Garlic
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
• 2 Bay Leaves
• Pinch of Thyme
• Pinch of Marjoram
• 1 tsp Olive Oil

Directions:

1. Turn Instant Pot to sauté, add the olive oil and add the onions, celery, carrots and garlic and cook, stirring frequently until the onions begin to soften
2. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine
3. Taking all necessary precautions put the lid on the Instant Pot and set to pressure cook for 30 minutes
4. When cooking time is done, allow to release pressure naturally
5. Remove lid carefully when your indicator says the pressure has been released
6. Stir, check the seasonings, adding anything else you may want and serve hot
7. Store the remainder in individual servings in the freezer

Nutrition:  Makes 15 servings, each with

• 281 calories and
• 36 grams protein