Bean soup

2 cups dry lima beans
Water
2 slices OSCAR MAYER Lower Sodium Bacon
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen whole kernel corn
1/4 lb. (4 oz.) LOUIS RICH Turkey Smoked Sausage, thinly sliced
1 onion, chopped
1-1/2 Tbsp. flour
Pepper
Total time: 4 hr 10 min

1.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.
2.Cook bacon in large skillet on medium heat just until crispy, turning frequently. Drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet; crumble bacon.
3.Add bacon, corn, sausage, and onion to beans in saucepan. Reduce heat to low; simmer 1 hour.
4.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.