Hillbilly Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. dry beans
1 lb. ham pieces
1 garlic clove
1 large chopped onion
1 large can tomatoes
juice of 1 lemon
salt and pepper to taste
1 pod green or red pepper, chopped

Preparation

Wash beans.
Cover with water for 3 hours or overnight.
Drain and add beans to 2 quarts fresh water.
Add all other ingredients. Cook all day (or at least 4 hours).
Good with fried corn bread. Enjoy!
Makes 6 to 8 servings.