P.E.O. Bean Soup

Name: P.E.O. Bean Soup
Ingredients: 1 3/4 c. mixed dried beans; ham or hamhocks; 2 qt. water; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large can tomatoes; 1/2 to 1 tsp. chili powder; 1 clove garlic (optional); juice of 1 lemon; salt and pepper to taste

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. mixed dried beans
ham or hamhocks
2 qt. water
1 large onion, chopped
1 large can tomatoes
1/2 to 1 tsp. chili powder
1 clove garlic (optional)
juice of 1 lemon
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1

Night before, wash beans thoroughly.
2

Place in large kettle and cover with water.
3

Add 1 to 2 tablespoons salt.
4

In the morning, drain and add 2-quarts water and ham or hamhocks; simmer slowly 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
5

Add remaining ingredients.
6

Simmer another 30 minutes.