Hearty Potato and Bean Soup - Red Cottage Chronicles

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry mixed beans (Soaked for 8 to 10 hours)
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 1 large carrot peeled and chopped
• 28 ounces can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried parsley)
• pinch ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter, optional