P.E.O. Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. bean mixture (can use pre-packaged or create your own mixture of beans)
water
2 Tbsp. salt
2 qt. water
1 ham hock
1 bay leaf
1 large can tomatoes, cut into quarters
1 large onion, chopped
1 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
salt to taste
juice of 1 lemon

Preparation

Wash bean mixture and cover with water and add salt.
Soak overnight.
Drain and rinse in the morning.
Place in heavy pot with 2 quarts water, ham hock and bay leaf.
Bring to rapid boil. Place in crock-pot or continue simmering for 3 hours.
Then add the remaining ingredients.
Simmer 1 hour longer and enjoy.