Emily'S Bean Soup
["1/2 c. each, great Northern, kidney, navy, lima, pinto beans, butter split green or yellow peas, and lentils (4 1/2 c. in all)", "water", "1 ham bone", "4 carrots", "1 large onion", "3 celery sticks", "2 chicken bouillon cubes", "2 garlic cloves", "1/4 c. chives", "1 can (28 oz.) tomatoes", "3 bay leaves", "parsley", "thyme", "1 can tomato paste", "1 tsp. dry mustard", "1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper"]
["Boil beans in 5 c. water.", "Boil 2 min., then let stand covered 1 hour.", "Place ham bone in pot and 3 quarts water, simmer 1 hr.", "Drain beans and add to the ham stock.", "(Can use the bean water too.)", "Add remaining ingredients.", "Simmer 2 - 3 hrs. or until beans are tender.", "Discard bones; add additional water if desired.", "Yield: 5 1/2 quarts."]
["kidney", "water", "ham bone", "carrots", "onion", "celery", "chicken bouillon cubes", "garlic", "chives", "tomatoes", "bay leaves", "parsley", "thyme", "tomato paste", "dry mustard", "cayenne pepper"]