7 Dry Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. mixed dried beans
2 c. diced ham or sliced smoked sausage
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
1/2 Tbsp. salt
2 qt. water
1 large onion
1 tsp. chili powder
1 to 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
salt and pepper

Preparation

Use at least 7 varieties of beans (Great Northern, navy, black turtle, pinto, red, pink and kidney, yellow and green split peas). Rinse beans; place in large kettle and cover with water and soak overnight.
Drain.
Add 2 quarts water and ham or sausage.
Simmer 3 hours.
Add onion, garlic, chili powder, tomatoes and lemon juice.
Simmer another 45 minutes.
Add salt and pepper as desired. Yields 2 quarts.