Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. assorted dry beans
1 ham hock
1 large can tomatoes
1 tsp. chili powder
juice of 1 lemon
2 stalks celery
1 large onion
2 qt. water
pepper to taste

Preparation

Put beans in a bowl and cover with water.
Let soak overnight. Dice ham hock.
Add ham, tomatoes, chili powder, lemon juice, sliced celery and sliced onion to water and bring to a boil.
Turn to simmer.
Add beans and pepper to taste.
Let simmer all afternoon.