Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. mixed dried beans and peas
1 tsp. baking soda
ham hocks or butt
1 large chopped onion
1 (No. 2 1/2) can tomatoes
1 tsp. chili powder
1 Tbsp. lemon juice

Preparation

Wash beans; place in large kettle.
Cover with water (2 inches); stir in 2 tablespoons salt and the baking soda.
Soak overnight.