Served as starter. Non-vegetarian dish.

1 cup Pinto Beans

1 cup Navy Beans

1 cup Black eyed Peas

10 cup Water

1 cup Chicken Bouillon

1 cup Diced Onion

1 (16-oz) can cut Tomatoes

3/4 teaspoon Thyme

1/4 teaspoon Pepper

1 cup Red Beans

1 cup Northern Beans

2 Whole Bay Leaves

2 lb Meaty Ham Bones

1 1/2 cup Smoked Ham

1 Tablespoon Chili powder

1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce

1 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.

Serves: 6

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