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                               5 Bean Soup

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables                       Microwave
                Soups/Stews

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           Pinto beans
   1      cup           Navy beans
   1      cup           Black eyed peas
  10      cups          Water
   1      cup           Chicken bouillon
   1      cup           Diced onion
   1      each          16-oz can cut tomatoes
     3/4  teaspoon      Thyme
     1/4  teaspoon      Pepper
   1      cup           Red beans
   1      cup           Northern beans
   2      each          Whole bay leaves
   2      pounds        Meaty ham bones
   1 1/2  cups          Smoked ham
   1      tablespoon    Chili powder
     1/4  teaspoon      Worcestershire sauce
   1      medium        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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