Ten Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. each: large lima, small lima, pinto, red kidney, split pea, Great Northern, navy, barley, pearl, black-eyed
2 Tbsp. salt
2 qt. water
1/2 lb. ham or hocks
1 large onion
1 large can tomatoes
1 tsp. chili powder
juice of lemon
stalk of celery
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Wash thoroughly the beans and place in a large kettle.
Cover with water.
Add salt and soak overnight.
In the a.m. (morning), drain.
Add 2 quarts of water and ham hocks.
Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
Simmer 2 to 3 hours.
Then add onion, tomatoes, chili powder, lemon juice, celery stalk and salt and pepper.
Simmer another 30 minutes.
Will serve 12.
Better if made a day or two ahead.