1/2 c. dried split peas
1/2 c. dried baby lima beans
1/2 c. dried northern beans
1/2 c. dried navy beans
1/2 c. dried black-eyed peas
1/4 c. dried yellow split peas
1/4 c. lentils
1 ham hock or piece of ham with bone
1/2 lb. sausage (as desired)
1 lb. boneless chicken breast, cut
1 lg. onion, quartered
2 or 3 celery stalks, cut
3 or 4 potatoes, peeled and cut
3 or 4 carrots, peeled and cut
1 lg. can tomatoes
Salt and pepper to taste
1 jar Pace picante sauce, medium spicy

Place dried peas and beans in a 5-quart pot and soak overnight in cold water. The next day, drain; fill with water to cover beans again and bring to boil. Simmer for 1 hour.

Add onion, celery, sausage, ham bone and simmer 1 hour longer. Add chicken, potatoes and carrots and cook 20 minutes. Add salt and pepper and the can of tomatoes.

Add picante sauce if spicy soup is desired.