Winter Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. beans (mixed)
ham hocks or ham bone
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery
1 qt. tomatoes
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. sugar
salt and pepper to taste
pinch of baking soda

Preparation

Wash beans well and cover with 6 to 8 cups hot water; bring to a boil for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and let stand 1 hour. Drain.
Add 2 quarts cold water and ham bone.
Simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
Add the remaining ingredients and let simmer for 30 minutes or until tender.
Serves 6.