COMPANY'S COMING SOUP

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This soup is great for entertaining because it can be assembled ahead and left to simmer. Plus, with fresh bread and salad. It's a hearty meal that won't leave anyone hungry.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h40m

Yield 10-12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound 10-bean mix (about 2 cups)
8 cups water
3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

Place beans and enough water to cover in a Dutch oven or soup kettle. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; let stand for 1 hour. , Drain beans and discard liquid. Return beans to kettle; add the water, ham, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 60-70 minutes or until beans are tender. , Add remaining ingredients; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until onion is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 1369mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 14g fiber), Protein 15g protein.