French Market Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

15 bean mix
ham
1 Tbsp. salt
1 Tbsp. parsley
9 celery stalks, chopped
2 bay leaves
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 can tomatoes
2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves
1/4 tsp. red peppers
chicken

Preparation

Wash and soak 2 cups of 15 bean mix overnight.
Drain.
Add ham pieces, 1 tablespoon salt, 3 quarts water, parsley, 3 celery stalks, bay leaves and thyme.
Bring to a boil.
Simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Add water as needed.
Add tomatoes, onions, garlic, 6 celery stalks and peppers.
Cook, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours to creamy stage.
Cook chicken pieces and broth to other mixture. Add this to soup about 1 1/2 hours before soup is done.