1  pound dried baby lima beans, rinsed 6  cups water 1  cup dried soy beans, rinsed 3/4 cup water 3  medium onions, peeled and chopped 1  pound smoked shoulder roll (butt) or smoked ham (with skin and fat trimmed and reserved), cut in small cubes 4  cups water 1  teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2  [...]