WORLD'S BEST BEAN SOUP

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This is from Oneota Community Food Coop in Decorah Iowa. I picked it up with a bad of bulk mixed beans. I posted a photo of the bean mixture so you could see all the different beans and grains in it.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups dry 18 bean soup mix
2 quarts water
1 ham hock
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 chili powder
1 pint tomatoes
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Wash the beans and place in a Dutch oven.
  • Cover with water and soak overnight.
  • Drain the beans and add the water, ham hock, salt and pepper.
  • Cover and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours until beans are tender.
  • Add the remaining ingredients.
  • Simmer 30 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove ham hock from the soup.
  • Remove from bone, chop and return meat to the soup.
  • Serve with your favorite homemade bread.

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