Nine Bean Soup

• 1 pound barley pearls
• 1 pound dried black beans
• 1 pound dried red beans
• 1 pound dried pinto beans
• 1 pound dried great northern beans
• 1 pound dried lentils
• 1 pound dried split peas
• 1 pound dried navy beans
• 1 pound dried black eyed peas
• Soup:
• 2 cups mixed beans
• 2 quarts water
• 1 pound diced ham
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 16 ounce can tomatoes
• 1 10 ounce can tomatoes and green chiles

1. Combine all beans. Divide into 10 2 cup packages for gift giving. Present with the following recipe.
2. Wash 2 cups mixed beans. Place in Dutch oven, cover with water 2 inches above beans and soak overnight. Drain beans, add 2 quarts water and next four ingredients. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. For meatless soup, add 2 cans of Mexican style tomatoes instead of 16 ounce can of tomatoes, 1 small can chopped chiles, and substitute 1/4 cup olive oil for ham.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/nine-bean-soup-50010307 (may not work)