Ten Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

beans
1 to 2 Tbsp. salt
2 qt. fresh water
ham hocks or ham
1 large chopped onion
1 (No. 2) can tomatoes
1 tsp. chili powder
juice of 1 lemon
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Hash beans.
Place beans in large kettle and cover with water to 2 inches deep.
Add salt.
Soak overnight.
Drain next day and add 2 quarts of fresh water.
Add ham hocks or ham.
Bring to a boil and simmer slowly for 3 hours.
Add onion and tomatoes. Season with chili powder, lemon, salt and pepper.
Remove ham meat from bone and return to soup.
Simmer slowly for 1 hour or more. Serve with salad and crackers.