Wintry Day Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. beans
2 Tbsp. salt
2 qt. water
2 c. diced ham or sliced, smoked sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove
1 tsp. chili powder
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
1 to 2 Tbsp. lemon juice

Preparation

Rinse beans.
Place in large kettle.
Cover with water.
Add salt and soak overnight.
Drain.
Add 2-quarts water and ham or sausage.
Simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Add onion, garlic, chili powder, tomatoes and lemon juice.
Simmer 45 minutes.
Add salt and pepper, if desired.
Makes 2-quarts.