1/4 c. black beans
1/4 c. red beans
1/4 c. pinto beans
1/4 c. navy beans
1/4 c. Great Northern beans
1/4 c. Lentil beans
1/4 c. split peas
1/4 c. black-eyed peas
2 qt. water
1 lg. chopped onion
1 clove minced garlic
1/2 to 3/4 tsp. salt, season to taste
1/2 to 1 lb. cooked ham, diced
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1 (10 oz.) can tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 can corn; optional

Wash beans; place in a large pot. Cover with water (to cover 2 inches above beans). Let soak overnight. Drain beans. Add water, onion, garlic and salt. Cover, bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. For best flavor, prepare day before serving.