13 Bean Soup(Serves 8)

• 2 c. mixed beans (13 different types)
• water
• 2 Tbsp. salt
• 2 qt. fresh water
• ham or ham hock
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, chopped
• 1 of the following three: 1 pod red pepper, 1 tsp. chili powder or 1 small can green chopped chilies
• juice of 1 lemon
• salt and pepper to taste

1. Rinse and sort beans before cooking.
2. Cover beans with water. Add 2 tablespoons salt.
3. Soak overnight and drain.
4. Add 2 quarts fresh water and ham or ham hock.
5. Bring to a boil, simmer 3 hours. Add onion and tomatoes.
6. Add one of the following three: pod of red pepper, chili powder or green chopped chilies.
7. Add juice of lemon.
8. Salt and pepper to taste.
9. Simmer another 30 minutes or 1 hour.
10. Flavor improves with age.

mixed beans, water, salt, fresh water, ham, onion, tomatoes, three, lemon, salt

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=186204 (may not work)