1/4 c. black eyed peas
1/4 c. butter beans
1/4 c. pinto beans
1/4 c. navy beans
1/4 c. pearl barley
1/4 c. sm. limas
1/4 c. red beans
1/4 c. great northern
1/4 c. lentils
1 pkg. ham hocks or 1/2 lb. ham
2 onions, chopped
1 lg. can tomatoes, 20 oz.
1 tsp. chili powder
Juice of 1 lemon or 1/2 c. canned

Wash beans thoroughly. Cover with water. Add 2 tablespoons salt and soak overnight. In morning, drain and add 2 quarts water and ham. Simmer for 2 - 2 1/2 hours. Then add rest of ingredients. Simmer another 30 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.