5 Bean Soup

Ingredients

1 c pinto beans
1 c navy beans
1 c black-eyed peas
10 c water
1 c chicken bouillon
1 c onion
16 oz tomatoes
3/4 ts thyme
1/4 ts pepper
1 c beans
1 c northern beans
2 bay leaves
2 lb meaty ham bones
1 1/2 c smoked ham
1 tb chili powder
1/4 ts worcestershire sauce
1 carrot

Instructions

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.