Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2 1/2           cups  assorted beans
  2        tablespoons  salt
  2              large  ham hocks
     1/2         pound  ham -- diced
  2             medium  onions -- chopped
  1         28 oz. can  tomatoes
  1           teaspoon  chili powder
  1                     juice of a lemon
  4             cloves  garlic -- pressed
  1           teaspoon  chervil
                        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