Hillbilly Bean Soup
["1 1/2 c. dry beans", "1 lb. ham pieces", "1 garlic clove", "1 large chopped onion", "1 large can tomatoes", "juice of 1 lemon", "salt and pepper to taste", "1 pod green or red pepper, chopped"]
["Wash beans.", "Cover with water for 3 hours or overnight.", "Drain and add beans to 2 quarts fresh water.", "Add all other ingredients. Cook all day (or at least 4 hours).", "Good with fried corn bread. Enjoy!", "Makes 6 to 8 servings."]
["beans", "ham pieces", "garlic", "onion", "tomatoes", "lemon", "salt", "red pepper"]