~ 5 bean soup Recipe ~

1       c            Pinto beans
   1       c            Navy beans
   1       c            Black eyed peas
  10       c            Water
   1       c            chicken bouillon
   1       c            Diced onion
   1       ea           16-oz can cut tomatoes
     3/4   ts           thyme
     1/4   ts           Pepper
   1       c            Red beans
   1       c            Northern beans
   2       ea           Whole bay leaves
   2       lb           Meaty ham bones
   1 1/2   c            Smoked ham
   1       tb           Chili powder
     1/4   ts           worcestershire sauce
   1       md           Grated carrot

       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.