Lima Bean Soup With Corn and Sausage

Lima Bean Soup With Corn and Sausage

2 cups dry lima beans
water
2 slices Bacon
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen whole kernel corn
1/4 lb. (4 oz.) Smoked Sausage , thinly sliced
1 onion , chopped
1-1/2 Tbl flour
pepper

Place beans in large heavy saucepan. Add enough water to cover. Bring to boil. Cook on medium-low heat 2-1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Cook bacon in large skillet on medium heat just until crispy, turning frequently. Drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet; crumble bacon. Add bacon, corn, sausage, and onion to beans in saucepan. Reduce heat to low; simmer 1 hour. Stir flour into reserved bacon drippings in skillet. Cook on medium-low heat until bubbly, stirring frequently. Gradually stir in 1-1/2 cups water until well blended. Cook on medium heat until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly. Add to soup; simmer 30 minutes. Season to taste with pepper. If you desire a thinner soup, add additional water to pot.