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Soup: Southern-Style Bean Soup

Source of Recipe

Internet


Recipe Link: southernfood.about.com/

List of Ingredients

1/4 cup each lentils, navy beans, Great Northern beans, pinto beans, lima beans, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, black beans, black-eyed peas, yellow split peas, and green split peas
2 quarts water
1 pound chopped ham
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup barley
1 (16 oz) can tomatoes
1 (10 oz) can tomatoes with green chilis



Recipe

Soak lentils, beans and peas in water to cover in a large saucepan overnight; drain. Add 2 quarts of water, ham, onion, garlic, salt, and barley; mix well. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

YIELD: 8-10 Servings