Native American Lima Bean and Tomato Soup

Ingredients

 * 1 lb Dried lima beans
 * 3 qt water
 * 1 sprg parsley
 * 2 x onions, sliced
 * 3 x tomatoes, cored
 * 1 x chili pequin, crushed
 * 1 tbl salt

Directions

 * Soak the beans in 1 1/2 quarts water for 3 1/2 hours; drain and rinse.
 * Place in large, heavy kettle, cover with 1 1/2 quarts water, add remaining ingredients and simmer, slowly, for 1 hour. *Uncover and simmer for 1 additional hour.
 * Serve hot