5 Bean Soup

Ingredients

Amount		Ingredient	Preparation
1	cup	pinto beans
1	cup	navy beans
1	cup	black-eyed peas
10	cups	water
1	cup	chicken bouillon
1	cup	onion	diced
16	ounces	tomatoes	cut
3/4	teaspoon	thyme
1/4	teaspoon	black pepper
1	cup	red beans
1	cup	great northern beans
2	each	bay leaves	whole
2	pounds	ham bone	meaty
1 1/2	cups	smoked ham
1	tablespoon	chili powder
1/4	teaspoon	worcestershire sauce
1	medium	carrot	grated

Directions

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.