Washday Soup

• 2 c. dried mixed beans, any kind
• 1/2 c. dried split peas
• 2 Tbsp. rice
• 2 Tbsp. barley
• 2 qt. cold water
• 2 large stalks celery, sliced
• 2 medium onions, peeled and sliced
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 c. diced turnip
• 2 c. undrained canned tomatoes
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• ham bone with some meat left on it

1. Cover beans, peas, rice and barley with cold water and let stand overnight.
2. Bring to a boil in the same water, adding vegetables, salt and pepper.
3. Simmer about 1 hour.
4. Add ham bone and simmer about 1 hour longer.
5. If water cooks away, add a bit more from time to time.
6. Remove ham bone, pick off bits of meat and return them to soup.
7. Serves 6 to 8.

mixed beans, peas, rice, barley, cold water, stalks celery, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, salt, pepper, ham bone

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=385994 (may not work)