Ten Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 qt. water
1 lb. ham, diced
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 to 3/4 tsp. salt
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1 (10 oz.) can tomatoes and green chiles (optional)
2 c. 10 bean soup mix

Preparation

Sort and wash bean mix and soak overnight.
Drain beans and add 2 quarts water and next 4 ingredients.
Cover and bring to boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours until beans are tender. Add rest of ingredients.
Simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Yields 8 cups.