French Market Soup

By Deanna

Ingredients

• 2 Qts. Water
• 1 Ham Hock
• 1 tsp. Salt
• 1/4 tsp. Pepper
• 1 Can Whole Tomatoes (16 Oz.), undrained and coarsely chopped
• 1 Large Onion, chopped
• 1 Clove Garlic, minced
• 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice

Details

Servings 3

Preparation

Step 1

Wash beans, place in a Dutch Oven, cover with water 2 inches above beans, and soak overnight. Drain beans; add 2 quarts of water, ham, salt & pepper. Cover and bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Add remaining ingredients; simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove meat from ham bone and return meat to soup.