Cajun 15-Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 20 ounces dried mixed beans
• 12 cups water
• 1 large onion -- chopped
• 14 ounces Gimme Lean Sausage Flavor
• juice of one lemon
• 1 clove garlic -- minced
• 1 15-ounce can stewed tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt -- or to taste