Ingredients
1 pound dried lima beans6 cups water1/2 teaspoon salt1 pound bulk pork sausage2-1/2 cups tomato juice1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/8 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon dried basil
Preparation
In a Dutch oven, bring beans, water and salt to a boil. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour (or soak beans overnight). Do not drain. Bring beans to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, shape sausage into 3/4-in. balls; brown in a large skillet or until a thermometer reads 160°. Drain fat. Stir in the tomato juice, chili powder, pepper and basil.
Drain beans; add sausage mixture. Simmer for 10 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
