Ham and Lima Bean Soup-just for Danny Boy

 Day 1

1. Soak about 4 cups dried baby Lima beans in 12 c. of water overnight
2. Cook ham bone and leftover ham with enough water to cover and 2 sliced onions-simmer until meat falls easily from bone- remove ham and chill the liquid until grease is solidified and can be removed .  

Day 2

1. Cook beans in liquid that they were soaked in and the liquid from the ham  w/ 2 bay leaves to desired softness.
2. Cut ham into bite size pieces and set aside.
3. Saute 1 chopped onion and 1 tablespoon garlic in olive oil until tender.  Add to beans and liquid.  
4. Add ham
5. Add 1 tablespoon seasoning salt and about 1 tablespoon pepper.
6. Add 1 cup maple pancake syrup,
7. Simmer until warmed through