French Market Soup Mix

Bean Mixture:
1 lb. black beans
1 lb. great northern beans
1 lb. kidney beans
1 lb. pinto beans
1 lb. green split peas

Mix and divide in 4 batches of 2 ½ to 3 cups each

Seasoning for each batch:
3 beef bouillon cubes
3 T. dried chives
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dried savory
½ tsp. ground cumin
½ tsp. coarse black pepper
1 bay leaf


French Market Soup

Wash and drain 1 batch beans & peas, soak overnight
Drain, add 3 qts. Water, hamhock (or ham shank) *

Add: 1 large can undrained tomatoes (ready cut)
2 medium onions, chopped
6 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt & pepper to taste
Simmer uncovered for 1 1/2 hrs

* Remove ham, discard skin and bones and cut ham in small pieces – return to beans.