Easy Hillbilly Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups mixed dried beans
2 cups diced ham or 2 cups sliced smoked sausage
1 garlic clove, if desired
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes
1/2 tablespoon salt, if desired
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 -2 tablespoon lemon juice

Preparation

Rinse 1 1/2 to 2 cups bean mixture, cover with fresh water and soak overnight.
Drain, place beans in large kettle with 2 quarts of water.
Add remaining ingredients.
Cook all day, until beans are tender.