Easy Hillbilly Bean Soup

There are a number of bean soup mixtures now on the market, with anywhere from 5 to 15 bean varieties. Any will work and all will taste better if the soup is allowed to sit until the second day.

• Ready In: 8 hrs
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  cups  mixed  dried beans
• 2  cups  diced ham or 2  cups  sliced smoked sausage
• 1  garlic clove, if desired
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes
• 1⁄2 tablespoon salt, if desired
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 1 -2  tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

1. Rinse 1 1/2 to 2 cups bean mixture, cover with fresh water and soak overnight.
2. Drain, place beans in large kettle with 2 quarts of water.
3. Add remaining ingredients.
4. Cook all day, until beans are tender.