Emily's Bean Soup Recipe

• 1/2 c. EACH: Great northern beans Kidney beans Navy beans Lima beans Butter beans Split green or possibly yellow peas Pinto beans Lentils Water
• 1 x Meaty ham bone
• 2 x Chicken bouillon cubes
• 28 ounce Can tomatoes with liquid, quartered
• 6 ounce Can tomato paste, tomato
• 1 lrg Onion, minced
• 3 x Ribs celery, minced
• 4 x Carrots, sliced
• 2 x Cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/4 c. Dry chives
• 3 x Bay leaves
• 2 Tbsp. Dry parsley
• 1 tsp Dry thyme
• 1 tsp Dry mustard
• 1/2 tsp Grnd red or possibly cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp Salt, optional
• 1/2 tsp Freshly grnd pepper, optional

Directions