French Market Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. bag 15 bean mix (throw away ham flavoring packet)
2 qt. water
1 (16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chiles
1/4 c. lemon juice

Preparation

Wash beans; place in large pot.
Add water to cover 2 inches above beans.
Soak overnight.
Drain.
Add 2 quarts water and remaining ingredients, breaking tomatoes up with a fork.
Bring to a boil; reduce the heat.
Cover; simmer 2 to 4 hours, depending on how \"mushy\" you like beans.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.