Recipe: Mega-Bean Soup [edit]

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	Pinto beans
	Barley
	Pink beans
	Rice
	White beans
	Black-eyed peas
	Kidney beans
	Soy beans
	Split peas (yellow and green)
	Lentils
4	c. of mixture
3	c. sliced celery
4	qts. water
8	potatoes, cubed
2	lg. onions, coarsely chopped
3	lbs. cubed ham OR ham bone with plenty of meat
2	lg. garlic cloves
1	rounded tbsp. leaf oregano
½	c. parsley
1	tsp. pepper

Step 1	(Black beans will turn soup grey!)
Step 2	Sort and wash mix and place in large pot. Cover with water. Soak overnight. Drain water, add 4 quarts fresh water, ham, onions, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, celery. Cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 2 hours or until beans are tender. Add potatoes and simmer until done. Remove from heat. Add parsley. Stir and allow to stand for 10 minutes.