Leftover Ham Recipes: Five Bean Soup

Five Bean Soup Recipe


Ingredients

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


Instructions


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.