CALICO BEAN SOUP

Family recipe

Ingredients:

· 2 1/2 Tbsp lentil

· 1/2 cup young lima bean

· 2 Tbsp black-eye bean

· 2 Tbsp kidney-bean

· 2 Tbsp split peas

· 2 Tbsp black bean

· 1/2 cup small spotted bean

· 1/2 cup navy bean

· 2 Tbsp salt

· 20 - 30 dkg (about 7 - 10 OZ) gammon,
cut into strips (shredded)

· 2,3 l water

· 1 large onion, chopped

· 1 large canned tomato

· 1 tsp chilli powder

· 1 clove garlic, crushed

· 2 - 3 Tbsp lemon juice

· salt and pepper to taste

Soak the beans and the lentils in salted water overnight. Drain at the morning. Put them into a big pot. Add the 2,3 litres water, the gammon, onion, tomatoes, chili-powder, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Simmer on reduced heat for about 4 hours. In some countries this mix of beans are sold ready to use.

PS: You can stir in a big tablespoon of sour cream into each bowl just before serving it.

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