13 Bean Soup(Serves 8) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. mixed beans (13 different types)
water
2 Tbsp. salt
2 qt. fresh water
ham or ham hock
1 large onion, chopped
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, chopped
1 of the following three: 1 pod red pepper, 1 tsp. chili powder or 1 small can green chopped chilies
juice of 1 lemon
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Rinse and sort beans before cooking.
Cover beans with water. Add 2 tablespoons salt.
Soak overnight and drain.
Add 2 quarts fresh water and ham or ham hock.
Bring to a boil, simmer 3 hours. Add onion and tomatoes.
Add one of the following three: pod of red pepper, chili powder or green chopped chilies.
Add juice of lemon.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Simmer another 30 minutes or 1 hour.
Flavor improves with age.