Succotash

Topped with a grilled chicken breast, this makes one hearty and tasty meal.  Or, for a vegetarian meal, serve with grilled bread and shavings of ricotta salata.

Succotash
makes 1 big pot

1 onion, diced
olive oil
1/4 lb bacon, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups corn
28 oz. can diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 small sprig of tender thyme, finely minced
generous splash of Tabasco
splash of apple cider vinegar
4 cups lima beans
fine sea salt, to taste

Sauté onion in a tiny drizzle of olive oil.  Add bacon and sauté until golden.  Then, add all remaining ingredients except lima beans.  Simmer for 5 minutes.  Taste.  Season.  Simmer for 5 minutes.  Add lima beans and bring it back to a simmer for 4-5 minutes.