12 Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. Bean Mix *
smoked ham hocks or ham bone
3 qt. water
2 c. canned tomatoes, chopped
1 1/2 c. celery, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped fine
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tsp. ginger

Preparation

Bring first 3 ingredients to a boil.
Simmer about 1 1/2 hours.
Soup broth will look black during first cooking.
Check beans to see if they are tender before adding the rest of the ingredients.
Add all ingredients except ginger.
Simmer another 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Add ginger.
Serve with dark bread for a complete protein.