Mixed Bean Soup
["1 lb. of mixed beans (large limas, baby limas, navy beans, lentils, green split peas, barley, black-eyed beans, pinto beans, yellow split peas and black beans)", "2 Tbsp. salt", "3 to 4 ham hocks", "1 large onion", "1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes", "1 tsp. chili powder", "juice of 1 lemon", "pepper to taste"]
["Wash beans and place in a large kettle.", "Cover with water 2 inches above bean line.", "Add salt and soak overnight; drain in the morning.", "Add 2 quarts of water (8 cups) and ham hocks.", "Bring to a boil.", "Add 1 onion, tomatoes, chili powder, lemon juice and pepper.", "Simmer for 3 hours.", "Remove ham from hocks before serving.", "Makes 4 quarts."]
["mixed beans", "salt", "ham hocks", "onion", "tomatoes", "chili powder", "lemon", "pepper"]