Wintry Day Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 2 c beans
• 2 Tbsp salt
• 2 qt water
• 2 c diced ham or sliced smoked sausage
• 1 large onion chopped
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 28 oz can tomatoes
• 1 to 2 Tbsp lemon juice

Directions

1. Rinse beans
2. Place in large kettle
3. Cover with water
4. Add salt and soak overnight
5. Drain
6. Add 2-quarts water and ham or sausage
7. Simmer for 2 12 to 3 hours
8. Add onion garlic chili powder tomatoes and lemon juice
9. Simmer 45 minutes
10. Add salt and pepper if desired
11. Makes 2-quarts