Cheri'S Creamy Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dry bean soup mix
2 qt. water
ham hock or bone
1 large onion, chopped
16 oz. tomato juice
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. chopped carrots
3 chopped tomatoes
2 c. skim milk
1/2 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Wash beans and place in large bowl.
Cover with water.
Add 1 tablespoon salt.
Soak overnight.
Drain, rinse.
Add 2 quarts water and ham hock.
Boil, simmer 2 1/2 hours.
Add onion, celery, carrots, tomato juice, lemon juice, and tomatoes.
Simmer 1/2 to 1 hour.
Add milk.
Serve.