Grace Church 12-Bean Soup
["2 Tbsp. salt (optional)", "ham bone or ham hock", "1 large onion, chopped", "1 large can tomatoes", "1/2 to 1 tsp. chili powder", "1 tsp. lemon juice", "1 tsp. sugar", "1/2 tsp. each: salt and pepper", "1/4 c. each: 12 different kinds uncooked beans and barley"]
["Wash beans and barley.", "Place in large kettle; cover with water to 2 inches above beans.", "Add the salt (optional).", "Soak overnight; drain in the morning.", "Add 2 quarts water and ham bone or hock. Bring to boil; simmer slowly for 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove ham bone or hock.", "Cut off meat; chop and return to soup. Add onion, tomatoes, chili powder, lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper.", "Simmer slowly 1 or more hours.", "Serve with a tossed salad and cornbread or crusty French bread.", "Enjoy!!!"]
["salt", "ham bone", "onion", "tomatoes", "chili powder", "lemon juice", "sugar", "salt", "different"]