Nine Bean Soup

• 2 c. dried beans (mixed): Great Northern beans, lima beans, black beans, kidney beans, small red beans, navy beans, green split peas, yellow split peas and pinto beans
• 2 qt. water
• 2 or 3 ham hocks, bone, bacon ends or smoked sausage
• 2 Tbsp. salt
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 (16 oz.) cans tomatoes
• chili powder to taste
• salt and pepper to taste

1. Wash beans and place in a large pot; cover with water and add salt.
2. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, cover tightly and let stand for 1 hour.
3. Drain; cover with the 2 quarts of water and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat, simmer 30 minutes.
5. Add onion, meat or bone, salt and pepper to taste and continue to simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
6. Add tomatoes and chili powder during the last 30 minutes of cooking time.
7. Yield: 8 to 10 servings.
8. Great served with corn bread.

beans, water, ham hocks, salt, onion, tomatoes, chili powder, salt

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=294165 (may not work)