Easy Hillbilly Bean Soup

Submitted by Rutecki Family

"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: 8hrs
• Ingredients: 8
• 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.