Fifteen Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package dry mixed beans
6 slices bacon
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 (15 ounce) can mixed vegetables, drained
water to cover
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Soak beans in a large bowl overnight; drain.
In a large pot over medium high heat, combine the beans, bacon, onion, garlic powder and mixed vegetables. Fill with water to cover and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 60 to 90 minutes, or until beans are tender.