World's Best Bean Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

World's Best Bean Soup

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : American Beans
Pork & Ham Soups And Stews
Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 package World's Best Bean Soup Mix
2 quarts water
1 ham hocks
1 1/4 teaspoons salt -- optional
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 large onion -- chopped
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
16 ounces tomatoes, canned
1 garlic clove -- minced
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Wash the soup mix 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 hour until the
beans are tender. Add the remaining ingredients. Simmer 30 minutes more,
stirring occasionally. Remove ham hock from the soup. Take the meat from
the bone, chop the meat and return it to the soup.

Serving Ideas: Serve with homemade bread

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