Bean Soup(Serves 4 To 6) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. beans
1 Tbsp. salt
1 lb. ham, sausage or cleaned fresh shrimp
1 large onion
3 cloves garlic
1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes
juice of 1 lemon

Preparation

Wash beans and cover with water.
Add 1 tablespoon salt and soak at least 3 hours or overnight.
Drain beans and place in a pot with 2 1/2 quarts of water.
Boil slowly for 1 1/2 hours.
Add ham or cooked sausage, cut in bite-sized pieces or whole raw shrimp.
Add sliced onion and garlic.
Cook 2 hours more.
Add Ro-Tel tomatoes and lemon juice.
Add salt and pepper, if needed. Cook at least 30 minutes more.