New Year's Day Soup

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Soups
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 8
 

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups assorted beans
2 tablespoons salt
2 large ham hocks
1/2 pound ham -- diced
2 medium onions -- chopped
28 ounces tomatoes
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 medium juice of a lemon
4 cloves garlic -- pressed
1 teaspoon chervil
1 teaspoon salt and pepper
 

Preparation:

1. Wash beans thoroughly. Place in a large pan, cover with water, add 2 T. salt and soak overnight.

2. Drain. Add 2 qts. water, 2 large ham hocks, about 1/.2 pound ham and bring to a boil.

3. Reduce heat and simmer 2-2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

4. Then add: onions, tomatoes, chili powder, lemon juice, garlic, chervil, and salt and pepper. Simmer another 30 minutes. Best if made ahead.

 

Nutritional Information:

135 Calories (kcal); 8g Total Fat; (52% calories from fat); 11g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 43mg Cholesterol; 1994mg Sodium