Cajun Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. Cajun bean mix
1 ham bone
1 lb. diced ham
1 can tomatoes
2 large onions, chopped
2 or 3 cloves garlic, crushed
juice of 1 lemon
1 or 2 bell peppers
3 stalks celery, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Wash and soak beans for several hours.
Drain and place in 3-quart pot.
Cover with 2-quarts of water.
Add ham bone, 1/2 of the onions, celery and bell pepper.
Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 hour.
Add rest of ingredients and cook until soft.
Freezes well.
Serves 4 to 6.