Wintry Day Bean Soup
["2 c. beans", "2 Tbsp. salt", "2 qt. water", "2 c. diced ham or sliced, smoked sausage", "1 large onion, chopped", "1 garlic clove", "1 tsp. chili powder", "1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes", "1 to 2 Tbsp. lemon juice"]
["Rinse beans.", "Place in large kettle.", "Cover with water.", "Add salt and soak overnight.", "Drain.", "Add 2-quarts water and ham or sausage.", "Simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.", "Add onion, garlic, chili powder, tomatoes and lemon juice.", "Simmer 45 minutes.", "Add salt and pepper, if desired.", "Makes 2-quarts."]
["beans", "salt", "water", "ham", "onion", "garlic", "chili powder", "tomatoes", "lemon juice"]