New Year'S Day Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. assorted dried beans
2 qt. water
1 large or 2 small ham hocks
28 oz. can tomatoes
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 large onion
1 tsp. chili powder
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Wash beans.
Place in 6-quart kettle.
Cover with 2 inches water over beans.
Add 2 tablespoons salt and soak overnight. Drain and add 2 quarts fresh water and ham.
Bring to a boil and simmer 3 hours.
Remove ham and cut up.
Add all remaining ingredients and ham pieces.
Simmer 1 hour longer.