1/4 c. each black beans, navy beans, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, pinto beans, baby lima beans, lentils, split peas, barley, black eyed peas
1 tbsp. salt
Water
6 ribs chopped celery
Ham hock
6 bay leaves
1 lg. bell pepper, chopped
2 tbsp. parsley
Salt
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 qt. tomatoes
2 med. onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb. smoked sausage
1/2 frying chicken
Cayenne pepper to taste

Wash and drain beans and peas. Add water to cover with 1 tablespoon salt. Soak overnight. Drain and add: 3 quarts water and ham hock, bay leaves, and thyme. Cover and simmer 3 hours. Add tomatoes, onion, garlic, celery, bell pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper to taste. Simmer, uncovered, 1 1/2 hours. Add 1 pound smoked sausage and 1/2 chicken. Simmer until done. Remove chicken, bone, and cut into small pieces. Return to soup. 10 minutes before serving, add 2 tablespoons parsley.