Thirteen Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. dried mixed beans
2 qt. water
1 to 2 lb. ham slice, diced
1 large chopped onion
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1 tsp. chili powder
juice of 1 lemon
salt
pepper

Preparation

Cover beans with water and soak overnight; drain.
Add water and ham.
Boil; simmer for 3 hours.
Add rest of ingredients. Salt and pepper to taste.
Simmer for 30 to 60 minutes.
Dish and serve.
This soup also freezes nicely.