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