Friendship Bean Soup
["2 c. 16 bean soup mixture", "1 chopped onion", "1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes and jalapeno peppers", "juice of 1 lemon", "1 lb. ham", "1 clove garlic", "salt to taste"]
["Soak beans in water overnight.", "Drain next morning.", "Add 2 quarts of cold water; salt to taste.", "Add ham (cut in small cubes).", "Simmer 2 hours.", "Add onion, garlic, tomatoes and lemon juice.", "Simmer 2 more hours.", "Serve with cornbread or jalapeno cornbread."]
["bean soup mixture", "onion", "Ro-Tel tomatoes", "lemon", "ham", "clove garlic", "salt"]