15 Bean Soup/Stew

• 1 (20 ounce) package15 beans, Hurst's HamBeans preferred
• 2 -3 ham hocks
• 8 ounces salt pork, cut into 2 inch cubes
• 8 ounces lean bacon, pieces
• 1 (16 ounce) packageandouille smoked sausage
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon thyme
• 1 tablespoon gumbo file
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
• 2 teaspoons fresh cracked pepper
• 2 medium onions
• 2 elephant garlic cloves or 4 -6 regular garlic cloves
• 12 bell pepper
• 1 (10 ounce) can rotel

1. Soak beans at least overnight.
2. Put all ingredients together in a large pot and cook at medium heat ( a good simmer) for approximately 2 1/2 hours until the beans are tender.
3. Add salt to taste after cooking for 1 hour.

beans, ham hocks, salt pork, lean bacon, sausage, cumin, thyme, gumbo file, chili powder, lemon pepper, fresh cracked pepper, onions, garlic, bell pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/15-bean-soup-stew-421608 (may not work)