Remarkable Multi Bean Soup

• 6 c. water
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3/4 c. dry pinto beans
• 3/4 c. dry kidney beans
• 1 1/2 c. white beans
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 tsp. cumin
• healthy dash of cayenne
• 2 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. ginger
• 1 tsp. honey
• 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
• 1 green pepper, chopped

1. Boil water in a large pot; add onions, beans, spices and honey.
2. Bring back to boiling.
3. Lower heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
4. Stir in tomato sauce and paste.
5. Add green pepper.
6. Taste and adjust seasonings.
7. Cover and cook over low heat for 30 to 40 minutes until soup starts to thicken.
8. If you can feel the beans colliding with the spoon, it is not ready.
9. Cook until you can stir more smoothly.

water, salt, onion, pinto beans, kidney beans, white beans, bay leaf, cumin, cayenne, chili powder, ginger, honey, tomato sauce, tomato paste, green pepper

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=313322 (may not work)