| 1 lb. | Ham, ham hocks, or smoked sausage |
| 1 c. | Onion, chopped |
| 1 15 oz. | Can stewed or diced tomatoes |
| 1 tsp | Chili powder |
| | Juice of 1 lemon |
| 1-2 cloves | Garlic, minced |
| 1 package | Hurst's 15 Bean Soup package with ham seasoning packet |
soaking: place beens in a large pot, cover with 2 quarts of water. Allow beans to soak overnight, or at least 8 hours.
1. After soaking, drain water, add 2 quarts of water and meat.
2. Bring beans to boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 2.5 hours.
3. After simmering, add onion, tomatoes, chili powder, lemon and garlic. Simmer for another 30 minutes.
4. Add contents of ham packet 1 to 2 minutes before cooking is completed. Salt and pepper to taste.
Quickcook method:
1. Place rinsed beans in a pot with 3 quarts of water.
2. Bring to a rapid boil. Reduce heat, cover and continue boiling 60-70 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
3. After 60 minutes, add ingredients. Simmer for 30-45 minutes.
4. Add contents of ham packet 1-2 minutes before cooking is completed. Salt and pepper to taste.