Categories: Vegetables, Microwave, Soups/stews 
      Yield: 6 servings 
  
      1 c  Pinto beans 
      1 c  Navy beans 
      1 c  Black eyed peas 
     10 c  Water 
      1 c  Chicken bouillon 
      1 c  Diced onion 
      1 ea 16-oz can cut tomatoes 
    3/4 ts Thyme 
    1/4 ts Pepper 
      1 c  Red beans 
      1 c  Northern beans 
      2 ea Whole bay leaves 
      2 lb Meaty ham bones 
  1 1/2 c  Smoked ham 
      1 tb Chili powder 
    1/4 ts Worcestershire sauce 
      1 md Grated carrot 
  
       Place beans into 4 quart kettle, cover with 2 inches of water 
     and allow to soak overnight. Drain water then add ham bones, 
     water and bay leaves. Simmer covered for 2 hours. Remove ham 
     bones and return any meat to kettle. Add bouillon, onions, 
     chili and garlic powder, thyme, pepper, tomatoes, carrot and 
     worcestershire sauce. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add water as 
     needed. Serve with hot cornbread.