5 Bean Soup

1 c Pinto beans
1 c Navy beans
1 c Black eyed peas
10 c Water
1 c Chicken bouillon
1 c Diced onion
1 ea 16-oz can cut tomatoes
3/4 ts Thyme
1/4 ts Pepper
1 c Red beans
1 c Northern beans
2 ea Whole bay leaves
2 lb Meaty ham bones
1 1/2 c Smoked ham
1 tb Chili powder
1/4 ts Worcestershire sauce
1 md Grated carrot

Place beans into 4 quart kettle, cover with 2 inches of water and allow to soak overnight. Drain water then add ham bones, water and bay leaves. Simmer covered for 2 hours. Remove ham bones and return any meat to kettle. Add bouillon, onions, chili and garlic powder, thyme, pepper, tomatoes, carrot and worcestershire sauce. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add water as needed. Serve with hot cornbread.

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