8 Bean and Ham Soup

Name: 8 Bean and Ham Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/4 cup barley; 1/4 cup dried black beans; 1/4 cup dried red beans; 1/4 cup dried pinto beans; 1/4 cup dried navy beans; 1/4 cup dried black eyed peas; 1/4 cup great northern beans; 1/4 cup dried lentils; 1/4 cup dried spit peas; 3-4 quarts chicken stock; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 4 bay leaves; 6 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 (16 oz) can of tomatoes, undrained; 1 (10 oz) can of green chilies, undrained; 1 lb ham, cooked and diced

Ingredients

1/4 cup barley
1/4 cup dried black beans
1/4 cup dried red beans
1/4 cup dried pinto beans
1/4 cup dried navy beans
1/4 cup dried black eyed peas
1/4 cup great northern beans
1/4 cup dried lentils
1/4 cup dried spit peas
3-4 quarts chicken stock
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 bay leaves
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 (16 oz) can of tomatoes, undrained
1 (10 oz) can of green chilies, undrained
1 lb ham, cooked and diced

This is a very hearty belly warming soup using dried beans. In a pinch you may substitute canned beans where possible.

Add the beans to a large stock pot and cover with water. Let soak overnight.
Drain the beans and add 3-4 quarts of chicken stock, along with the onion, bay leaf, garlic and celery.
Add the can of un- drained tomatoes and green chilies.
Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.