World'S Best Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups dry 18 bean soup mix
2 quarts water
1 ham hock
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 chili powder
1 pint tomatoes
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Preparation

Wash the beans and place in a Dutch oven.
Cover with water and soak overnight.
Drain the beans and add the water, ham hock, salt and pepper.
Cover and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours until beans are tender.
Add the remaining ingredients.
Simmer 30 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
Remove ham hock from the soup.
Remove from bone, chop and return meat to the soup.
Serve with your favorite homemade bread.