5 Bean Soup

Ingredients for 5 Bean Soup

1 c Pinto beans

1 c Navy beans

1 c Black eyed peas

10 c Water

1 c Chicken bouillon

1 c Diced onion

1 ea 16-oz can cut tomatoes

3/4 ts Thyme

1/4 ts Pepper

1 c Red beans

1 c Northern beans

2 ea Whole bay leaves

2 lb Meaty ham bones

1 1/2 c Smoked ham

1 tb Chili powder

1/4 ts Worcestershire sauce

1 md Grated carrot

Cooking Instructions for 5 Bean Soup

Place beans into 4 quart kettle, cover with 2 inches of water and allow to soak overnight. Drain water then add ham bones, water and bay leaves. Simmer covered for 2 hours. Remove ham bones and return any meat to kettle. Add bouillon, onions, chili and garlic powder, thyme, pepper, tomatoes, carrot and worcestershire sauce. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add water as needed. Serve with hot cornbread.