BEAN SOUP 
1 (16 oz.) pkg. mixed beans
4 c. water
2 (10 1/2 oz.) cans chicken broth
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. salt
1 ham hock or 1 lb. ham pieces
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chilies, drained
3 tbsp. lemon juice

Rinse and sort beans. Cover with water and soak overnight. Drain in morning. Add 4 cups water, chicken broth, ham, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook slowly 3 hours. Add remaining ingredients and simmer 2 hours. Serve with hot cornbread.

 

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