2 cups 9 bean soup mix

2 Quarts water (3 cups chicken broth + water to make 2 quarts) *use vegetable stock for vegan.

1 clove minced garlic

1 lb chicken, cooked and diced (optional)

1 large onion, diced

1 tsp salt

Chili powder to taste

16 oz can diced tomatoes

10 oz can tomatoes and green chilis

Soak mix 3-4 hours or overnight. Add water, garlic, chicken, onion , salt and chili powder. Simmer 1 and a half hours. Add tomatoes and simmer 30 minutes more.

9 bean soup mix:

1 lb each:

• Barley
• Red Beans
• Pinto Beans
• Lentils
• Black eyed peas
• Navy Beans
• Great Northern
• Split Peas
• Black Beans