Nine Bean Soup
["2 c. dried beans (mixed): Great Northern beans, lima beans, black beans, kidney beans, small red beans, navy beans, green split peas, yellow split peas and pinto beans", "2 qt. water", "2 or 3 ham hocks, bone, bacon ends or smoked sausage", "2 Tbsp. salt", "1 large onion, chopped", "2 (16 oz.) cans tomatoes", "chili powder to taste", "salt and pepper to taste"]
["Wash beans and place in a large pot; cover with water and add salt.", "Bring to a boil, remove from heat, cover tightly and let stand for 1 hour.", "Drain; cover with the 2 quarts of water and bring to a boil.", "Reduce heat, simmer 30 minutes.", "Add onion, meat or bone, salt and pepper to taste and continue to simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.", "Add tomatoes and chili powder during the last 30 minutes of cooking time.", "Yield: 8 to 10 servings.", "Great served with corn bread."]
["beans", "water", "ham hocks", "salt", "onion", "tomatoes", "chili powder", "salt"]