Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. soup mix
1 1/2 Tbsp. salt
2 qt. water
ham hocks or ham
1 large onion, chopped
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, mashed
1 lemon (juice)
1 red pepper
2 tsp. chili powder
salt
pepper

Preparation

Wash soup mix thoroughly.
Drain; place in large kettle. Cover with water.
Add salt; soak overnight.
Drain.
Add water and ham hocks or chopped ham.
Bring to boil; simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Add onion, tomatoes, lemon, red pepper and chili powder. Salt and pepper to taste.
Simmer 1 hour or longer.
Serve with cornbread.