Calico Bean Soup Recipe

• 1/4 c. pinto beans
• 1/4 c. black eyed peas beans & peas,
• 1/4 c. yellow split peas
• 1/4 c. baby beans
• 1/4 c. Great Northern beans
• 1/4 c. green split peas
• 1/4 c. Navy beans
• 2 Tbsp. soda
• 2 Tbsp. salt
• 1 lrg onion, minced
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 x meaty ham bone or possibly pork hock
• 1 x clove garlic
• 2 quart water
• 1 lrg can tomatoes salt & pepper
• 1 Tbsp. chili pwdr
• 2 x carrots, minced

1. When ready to make soup, wash beans and place in large kettle.
2. Cover with water; add in salt and soda and soak mix overnight.
3. Next morning, drain beans.
4. Add in 2 qts water and the ham bone or possibly pork hock.
5. Bring to a boil and simmer 2 hrs.
6. Add in onion, tomatoes, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
7. Continue simmering till thick and tender.
8. Add in remaining ingredients and simmer till done.
9. Extra water may be needed.

pinto beans, black eyed peas beans, yellow split peas, baby beans, great northern beans, green split peas, beans, soda, salt, onion, lemon juice, ham bone, clove garlic, water, tomatoes salt, chili pwdr, carrots

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/calico-bean-soup-97858 (may not work)