Barley Bean Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Soak dried lima beans for a few hours or overnight.
2. 2
   Drain and add 2 quarts of water in a heavy saucepan.
3. 3
   Add neck bones, onion, parsley, dill weed, barley, salt, pepper and bay leaves.
4. 4
   Bring to a boil and then turn the heat low and simmer for 2 hours or until beans and meat are tender.
5. 5
   Remove bones and cut up chunks of meat.
6. 6
   Return meat to the soup.
7. 7
   Remove bay leaves.
8. 8
   Chill and remove solidified fat.
9. 9
   Reheat when ready to serve.
10. 10
    Makes 10 servings.