Portion Size: 1 cup

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients	Notes:
2 tablespoons oil
¼ cup onion	Washed, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves	Washed, peeled and minced.
½ cup carrots	Washed, peeled and chopped
6 cups low-sodium low-fat chicken broth
1 cup lima beans	Rinsed and drained
½ lb. lean ham, diced
¼  teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 cups  of collard greens or spinach	Washed, trimmed and chopped

Directions:

Steps:	Directions:	Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1	Heat a large pot over medium heat, and warm olive oil.
2	Add chopped yellow onion, minced garlic, and chopped carrots; then cook, stirring as necessary, until tender (about 5 minutes).
3	Add chili powder and ground cumin; and cook, stirring constantly, for 60 seconds.
4	Add chicken broth, lima beans, ham, and freshly ground black pepper; and bring to a boil.
5	Add collard greens or spinach
6	Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.	Cook until internal temperature reaches 135°F.