Wintery Dry Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. mixed dried beans (use at least 7 varieties)
2 Tbsp. salt
2 c. diced ham or sliced smoked sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. chili powder
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, chopped
1 to 2 tsp. lemon juice

Preparation

Rinse beans.
Cover with water; add salt and soak overnight. Drain and add 2 quarts water and meat.
Simmer 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Add onion, garlic, chili powder, tomatoes and lemon juice.
Simmer 45 minutes.