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.

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Steps

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Wash the beans and place in a dutch oven.

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Cover with water and soak overnight.

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Drain the beans and add the water , ham hock , salt and pepper.

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Cover and bring to a boil.

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Reduce heat and simmer 1 1 / 2 hours until beans are tender.

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Add the remaining ingredients.

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Simmer 30 minutes more , stirring occasionally.

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Remove ham hock from the soup.

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Remove from bone , chop and return meat to the soup.

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Serve with your favorite homemade bread.

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Ingredients

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dry 18 bean soup mix, water, ham hock, salt, pepper, onion, chili powder, tomatoes, garlic clove, lemon juice