New Year'S Bean Soup

• 2 1/2 c. mixed dry beans/peas
• 2 tsp. salt
• 2 qt. water
• ham or ham bones (may also use sliced kielbasa or chicken or a combination of meats)
• 1 large chopped onion
• 28 oz. can tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1 bay leaf
• juice of 1 lemon
• salt and pepper to taste

1. Wash the beans/peas thoroughly.
2. Place in a large kettle. Cover with water and add the salt.
3. Soak overnight.
4. In the morning, rinse again.
5. Drain and add the water and ham or ham bones.
6. Bring to a boil and simmer at least 3 hours.
7. Add the onion, tomatoes, chili powder, garlic, bay leaf, juice of lemon and salt and pepper to taste.
8. Simmer 2 more hours and enjoy. Freezes well.
9. Makes 3 quarts.

mixed dry beans, salt, water, ham, onion, tomatoes, chili powder, garlic, bay leaf, lemon, salt

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1058173 (may not work)