Hearty Soup

Ingredients

• leftover ham bone, shoulder bone or 3 smoked ham butts
• 1/2 c. dried lima beans
• 1/2 c. dried split or whole peas (no need to soak)
• 2 Tbsp. barley
• 2 Tbsp. regular rice
• 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 8 c. cold water
• 1/2 c. chopped celery
• 2 large chopped onions
• 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 washed, unpeeled, chopped carrot
• 1 clove garlic, minced (if desired)