1 hen (5 or 6 lbs.)
1 lb. lean pork, optional
2 qts. tomatoes, pared and chopped
2 1/2 c. small butter beans
2 c. corn
2 c. small peas
1 qt. white potatoes, diced

Boil hen until tender. Remove skin and bones. Chop chicken in chunks. Chop cooked pork into chunks. Return to 3 quarts chicken broth. Add ingredients except potatoes and cook over low heat for 2 1/2 hours. Stir often. Add the potatoes and cook for 20 minutes. Simmer very slowly; stirring constantly. Can be frozen.