1. Sort and wash bean soup mix in a colander under cold running water.

2. Place mix in a pan, cover with water and soak overnight.  The next
day, DRAIN and add 2 quarts of water.  Add ham, ham hock, bacon, soup
bone, or sausage.  Bring to a boil and then simmer slowly for 2.5 to 3
hours.

3. Add the following:
	1 large onion (chopped)
	1 can tomatoes (15 oz)
	red pepper (optional)
	1 teaspoon chili powder
	2 tablespoons lemon juice
	1 clove minced garlic (optional)
	salt & pepper to taste

4. Simmer an additional 30 minutes.  Add contents of flavor packet a 
few minutes before cooking is completed.

from package of bean soup


Types of beans:
Navy beans
Great northern beans
Pinto beans
lentils
green split peas
baby lima beans
blackeye peas
red kidney beans
small red beans
large lima beans
pink beans
yellow split peas
garbanzo beans
black turtle beans
whole green peas