Calico Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. bean mix*
2 to 3 qt. water
1 ham hock
1 lb. ham, cubed
1 medium chopped onion
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 large can stewed tomatoes, chopped and drained

Preparation

Cover beans with water. Add ham hock and bring to a boil for 2 minutes. Let soak overnight. Drain beans in the a.m.
Add 2 quarts of water, pepper, onion and garlic. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours. Remove ham hock. Clean off bone and return meat to pan. Add extra ham, tomatoes and simmer 1/2 to 1 hour or until beans are tender. Makes 2 quarts.