16-Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. 16-bean mix, prepared by quick soak method
1 can whole or chopped tomatoes
1 Tbsp. spices from bean mix pkg.
1 lb. ground chuck

Preparation

Quick Soak Method:
Sort and rinse beans into large pot. Cover beans with 3 cups hot water.
Bring to boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour.
If you wish, you can microwave beans in a covered 2 1/2 to 3-quart pan for 10 minutes.