Wintery Day Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. mixed dry beans
2 Tbsp. salt
2 qt. water
2 c. diced ham or sliced smoked sausage
1 large chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. chili powder
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
1 to 2 Tbsp. lemon juice

Preparation

Try to use at least 5 varieties of beans:
Great Northern, navy, black, pinto and red or green split peas.
Rinse beans and place in Dutch oven.
Cover with water; add salt and soak overnight.
Drain; add 2 quarts water and meat.
Simmer for 3 hours.
Add onion, garlic, chili powder, tomatoes and lemon juice. Simmer 45 minutes.
Add salt and pepper to taste.