Waterto cover plus about an inch for soaking beans
1tablespoonbutter or vegetable oil
1/2cupchopped onion
2clovesgarlicchopped
2cupshamroughly chopped
1/4teaspoonground black pepper
4cupschicken stock or broth
Instructions
Rinse Lima beans and place into a large stockpot or Dutch oven with just enough water to cover them, plus about an inch. Allow to soak about an hour to overnight, making sure beans always have plenty of water for soaking. Drain beans and rinse them again and set aside.