Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

assortment of beans: pinto, red kidney, lentils, small white beans, green split peas, pearl barley, lima beans, black-eyed peas
ham hocks
1 Tbsp. salt
2 qt. water
1 large onion, chopped
1 large can tomatoes
1 tsp. chili powder
juice of 1 lemon
salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste

Preparation

Wash beans.
Add salt.
Add water and soak overnight.
Drain the beans.
Add 2 quarts of water and ham hocks.
Bring to a boil. Simmer 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Add onion, tomatoes, chili powder, lemon juice, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
Simmer another 30 minutes.