Old Fashioned Bean Soup

Servings: 8

Easy

Ingredients

            16 ounce bag of dried beans

            2 cups cubed ham

            1 large can (28 ounces) of tomatoes                         

            1 cup chopped green onion                                       

            ½ cup chopped celery                                    

            ½ cup chopped carrots

            2 tablespoon lemon juice                                                      

            1 teaspoon chili powder

            Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions

•          Soak beans overnight, if the package recommends.
•          Examine beans carefully and remove any foreign objects. Wash thoroughly.
•          Place beans, 2 quarts (8 cups) of water, and 2 cups of cubed ham in a large kettle.
•          Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 ½ to 3 hours.
•          Add remaining ingredients and simmer for another half-hour.
•          Serve hot.

Dorothy Herring