Calico Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. each (dried): Northern beans, black beans, kidney beans, yellow peas, green peas, lentils or 6 of your favorite beans
1 large onion, chopped
1 pt. tomatoes, stewed
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 c. carrots, chopped
1/2 c. celery, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Wash dried beans thoroughly.
Place in a large kettle, cover with water and add 2 tablespoons of salt.
Soak overnight.