Congress Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

black beans
kidney beans
pinto beans
lima beans
Great Northern beans
split peas, green or yellow lentils
barley
ham hocks
1 large onion, chopped
1 large can tomatoes
1 tsp. chili powder
juice of 1 lemon
salt and pepper to taste
garlic if you like

Preparation

Wash 2 cups of bean mixture (all sold in 1 package at store). Place in large dish.
Cover with water and add 2 tablespoons salt. Let stand overnight and drain.
Add 2 quarts water and ham hocks; simmer slowly 2 1/2 to 3 hours.