Wash Day Soup

Ingredients:

• 2 cups dried mixed beans (any kind)
• 1/2 cup dried split peas
• 2 Tbsp. rice
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• 2 quart cold water
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 potatoes, diced
• pieces of ham (from ham bone)
• salt and pepper
• 2 Tbsp. barley
• 2 stalks celery
• 1 cup turnips, diced
• 2 cups tomatoes

Directions:

Cover beans, peas, rice and barley with the 2 quarts cold water. Let stand overnight.

Bring to a boil in the same water, adding the vegetables, salt and pepper. Add ham bone and simmer 2 hours.

By Robin from Washington, IA