Black-eyed peas
Butter beans or lg. limas
Pinto beans
Navy beans
Pearl barley
green beans
Red beans
Great northern beans
Lentils

Place 1/4 cup of each kind of bean above in a large kettle. Cover with water and allow to soak overnight. In the morning, drain all of the water off, rinse, and then add 2 quarts of water. Add 1/2 pound of diced ham or ham hocks to the kettle. Bring to a boil and then allow to simmer for 2 - 2 1/2 hours.

ADD:

2 lg. onions, chopped
1 lg. can tomatoes
1 pod red pepper OR
1 tsp. chili powder
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste

Simmer another 30 minutes or until the beans are all done.