2 cups assorted dried beans ( pinto, Navy, etc.) 2 T salt 2 quarts water 1 c cut up ham 1 large onion chopped 1 carrot chopped 1 tsp chili powder juice of 1 lemon salt pepper
Wash beans. Cover with water and the salt. Let soak overnight. Drain, add 2 quarts water, and ham. Bring to boil and simmer 3 hours. Add all the other ingrediants. Simmer another hour.