Glenda'S 16 Bean Soup Recipe
["2 c. (12 to 16 different varieties) beans, washed thoroughly", "1 tsp. salt", "2 qt. water", "ham or chicken pieces", "1 large onion, sliced thin", "1 can tomatoes", "1 pod red pepper or 1/2 tsp. dried", "1 tsp. chili powder", "juice of 1 lemon and bit of peel", "salt and pepper to taste", "carrots, basil, garlic and/or olive oil (optional)"]
["Place beans in large kettle and cover with water.", "Add salt to beans and water; soak overnight.", "Next morning, drain and add 2 quarts water.", "Add some ham or chicken pieces.", "Boil slowly for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Add the rest of ingredients.", "Simmer another 30 minutes and serve with cornbread or crackers."]
["different varieties", "salt", "water", "ham", "onion", "tomatoes", "red pepper", "chili powder", "lemon", "salt", "carrots"]