10 Bean Soup

Name: 10 Bean Soup
Ingredients: 1/4 c. each: large lima beans, small lima beans, pinto, red kidney, lentils, split pea, Great Northern, navy, pearl barley, black-eyed peas; 2 Tbsp. salt; 2 qt. water; 1/2 lb. ham or ham hocks; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large can tomatoes; 1 pod of red pepper or 1 tsp. chili powder; juice of lemon; salt and pepper to taste

9 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

1/4 c. each: large lima beans, small lima beans, pinto, red kidney, lentils, split pea, Great Northern, navy, pearl barley, black-eyed peas
2 Tbsp. salt
2 qt. water
1/2 lb. ham or ham hocks
1 large onion, chopped
1 large can tomatoes
1 pod of red pepper or 1 tsp. chili powder
juice of lemon
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1

Wash thoroughly beans and place in large kettle.
2

Cover with water and then add salt.
3

Soak overnight.
4

In the morning drain. Add water.
5

Add ham or
6

ham hocks.
7

Bring to a boil.
8

Stir occasionally.
9

Simmer 2 to 3 hours.
10

Then add onion, tomatoes, pepper or chili powder, lemon juice and salt and pepper.
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Simmer another 30 minutes.
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Serves 12.
13

Better made a day or two ahead.