5 bean soup

1 servings

Ingredients

Quantity	Measure	Ingredient
1	cup	Pinto beans
1	cup	Navy beans
1	cup	Black eyed peas
10	cups	Water
1	cup	Chicken bouillon
1	cup	Diced onion
1	can	(16-oz) cut tomatos
¾	teaspoon	Thyme
¼	teaspoon	Pepper
1	cup	Red beans
1	cup	Northern beans
2		Whole bay leaves
2	pounds	Meaty ham bones
1½	cup	Smoked ham
1	tablespoon	Chili powder
¼	teaspoon	Worcestershire sauce
1	medium	Grated 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.