Wintery day bean soup aka bodle bean soup

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsMixed dried beans*
2eachesQts. Water
1largeOnion chopped
1tablespoonChili powder
1-2 T Lemon juice
2tablespoonsSalt
2cupsDiced ham or sliced smoked sausage
1eachClove Garlic, minced
1canTomatoes (28 oz.), chopped

Directions

(*Use at least 7 varieties of beans - Great Northern, Navy, Black, Garbanzo, Green Split Peas, Pinto, and Red Beans.) Rinse beans, place in large kettle, cover with water add salt and soak overnight. Drain add 2 quatrs water and ham/sausage. Simmer for 2-½ to 3 hours. Add onion, garlic, chili powder, tomatoes, and lemon juice. Simmer 45 minutes. Add salt and pepper if desired. SHARED BY:Jim Bodle 5/92 (*) FROM THE KITCHEN OF GWYNNE AND JIM BODLE (*) Submitted By SHARON STEVENS On 11-10-94