Nine Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. barley pearls
1 lb. black beans
1 lb. red beans
1 lb. pinto beans
1 lb. navy beans
1 lb. Great Northern beans
1 lb. lentils
1 lb. split peas
1 lb. black-eyed peas
2 c. soup mix
2 qt. water
1 lb. ham, diced
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 to 3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/2 tsp. seasoned pepper
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, chopped
1 (10 oz.) can tomatoes and green chilies
1 (16 oz.) pkg. smoked sausage, sliced

Preparation

Combine all dry beans; rinse.
Place in large pot.
Cover with water 2 inches above beans and soak overnight.
Drain beans.
Add 2 quarts water and next 6 ingredients.
Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 2 hours or until beans are tender.
Add remaining ingredients.
Simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.