Bean Soup Recipe

Serves 6-8
Dried beans-navy, peas, pinto, red kidney, lentils, black-eyed
peas, butter beans, lima, ect.
Wash beans thoroughly (about 2 cups). Place in large kettle,
cover with water, add 2 Tbsp. Salt and soak overnight. In the
morning, drain and add 2 qts. water and ham bone or ham hocks
(best with bone included). Bring to a boil. Simmer slowly about
2-1/2 to 3 hours.
Add:
1 large chopped Onion
1 large can Tomatoes
1 tsp. Chili Powder
Juice of 1 Lemon (important)
Salt and Pepper to taste.
Simmer another 30 minutes or so
This freezes very good if you have left overs. You can also use a
package of mixed soup beans (15) about 2 cups if you prefer to do so.