Bean Soup

Name: Bean Soup
Ingredients: assortment of beans: pinto, red kidney, lentils, small white beans, green split peas, pearl barley, lima beans, black-eyed peas; ham hocks; 1 Tbsp. salt; 2 qt. water; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large can tomatoes; 1 tsp. chili powder; juice of 1 lemon; salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

assortment of beans: pinto, red kidney, lentils, small white beans, green split peas, pearl barley, lima beans, black-eyed peas
ham hocks
1 Tbsp. salt
2 qt. water
1 large onion, chopped
1 large can tomatoes
1 tsp. chili powder
juice of 1 lemon
salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste

Directions

1

Wash beans.
2

Add salt.
3

Add water and soak overnight.
4

Drain the beans.
5

Add 2 quarts of water and ham hocks.
6

Bring to a boil. Simmer 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
7

Add onion, tomatoes, chili powder, lemon juice, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
8

Simmer another 30 minutes.