Bean and Barley Soup

By Beido

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Pinto Beans
• 1/2 cup Red Kidney Beans
• 1/2 cup split peas -- yellow
• 1/2 cup Black Beans
• 1/2 cup Navy Beans
• 1/2 cup split peas -- green
• 1/2 cup Lentils
• 1/2 cup pearled barley
• 1 onion -- chopped
• 2 tablespoons garlic -- minced
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• pepper to taste
• salt to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Soak Beans and Barley overnight. Cook in a crock-pot or on medium-low heat with enough water to cover, plus about an inch. Add remainder of ingredients except salt, and simmer until red beans are soft. Salt to taste.