Hillbilly Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 12 c dry beans
• 1 lb ham pieces
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 large chopped onion
• 1 large can tomatoes
• juice of 1 lemon
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pod green or red pepper chopped

Directions

1. Wash beans
2. Cover with water for 3 hours or overnight
3. Drain and add beans to 2 quarts fresh water
4. Add all other ingredients Cook all day or at least 4 hours
5. Good with fried corn bread Enjoy
6. Makes 6 to 8 servings