1 chicken bouillon cube
2 slices bacon
1 clove garlic, peeled and lightly mashed
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 (16-ounce) bag frozen baby lima beans
Bring water and bouillon cube to a boil in a large pot. Add remaining ingredients. Stir and cover. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Cook for 30 minutes, stirring every now and then and adding a little more water if needed. (There doesn't need to be much liquid, but you do need some.) Season to taste with salt. Discard the bacon and garlic clove.