Grace Church 12-Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. salt (optional)
ham bone or ham hock
1 large onion, chopped
1 large can tomatoes
1/2 to 1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. each: salt and pepper
1/4 c. each: 12 different kinds uncooked beans and barley

Preparation

Wash beans and barley.
Place in large kettle; cover with water to 2 inches above beans.
Add the salt (optional).
Soak overnight; drain in the morning.
Add 2 quarts water and ham bone or hock. Bring to boil; simmer slowly for 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove ham bone or hock.
Cut off meat; chop and return to soup. Add onion, tomatoes, chili powder, lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper.
Simmer slowly 1 or more hours.
Serve with a tossed salad and cornbread or crusty French bread.
Enjoy!!!