Food & Fun Recipes

15-Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 20 ounces assorted dried beans, rinsed and soaked overnight
• 1 large ham bone, ham hocks or sliced ham
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 15 ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Juice of a lemon
• 1-2 cloves garlic, minced

Instruction

1. Drain and rinse the soaked beans.
2. Put the beans in a large pot or Dutch oven.
3. Cover with two quarts of water
4. Add the ham.
5. Add the onion.
6. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer for 2 ½ hours.
7. Add the tomatoes, garlic, chili powder and lemon juice and let simmer for another 30-60 minutes until all the beans are tender.