16 Bean Soup(Serves 8 To 10) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. each mixed beans (navy, kidney, lima, split pea and black-eyed peas)
1 tsp. salt
2 qt. water
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 smoked ham hocks *
1 can tomatoes
juice of 1 lemon *
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Rinse beans and add salt.
Add water and cover.
Soak 3 hours or overnight.
Drain.
Put beans in large pan.
Add water, onion, garlic, ham hocks, tomatoes and juice of lemon.