Bean Soup

Mixed Beans 1lb. each: Navy great Northern pinto red soybeans baby limas yellow split peas black-eyed peas dried lentils large limas barley pearls Makes 20 two cup packages Bean Soup 2 cups mixed beans 2 qt. water 1 ham hock or 2 cups somked sausage 1 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 large onion, chopped 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 1 16 oz. can tomatoes 1 clove garlic, minced 3 table spoons lemon juice Wash 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 boil. Reduce heat and simmer 1 /12 hours or until tender. Add the remaining ingredients. Simmer 30 mintues stirring occasionally. Serve with homemade bread or cornbread Nola(TX)

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