Portuguese Ham-Kidney Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. smoked ham, cubed
1 1/2 c. dried kidney beans
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 c. onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
3 carrots, chopped
3 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped

Preparation

Cook ham in water to cover by 1 inch in 2-quart saucepan for 30 minutes or until tender.
Add beans.
Cook, covered, until beans are half-cooked.
Add tomato sauce, celery, onion, garlic, salt and pepper.
Simmer for 20 minutes.
Add carrots and potatoes.
Simmer for 20 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.
Serves 8.