5 bean soup

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupPinto beans
1cupNavy beans
1cupBlack eyed peas
10cupsWater
1cupChicken bouillon
1cupDiced onion
1can(16-oz) cut tomatos
¾teaspoonThyme
¼teaspoonPepper
1cupRed beans
1cupNorthern beans
2Whole bay leaves
2poundsMeaty ham bones
cupSmoked ham
1tablespoonChili powder
¼teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
1mediumGrated carrot

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, tomatos, carrot and worcestershire sauce. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add water as needed. Serve with hot cornbread.