Nine Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. nine bean soup mix
2 qt. water
1 lb. ham, diced
1 large onion, chopped
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1 (10 oz.) can Ro-Tel tomatoes and chiles
1 small jar mild picante sauce

Preparation

Wash beans and put them into a pot.
Cover with water 2 inches above beans and soak overnight.
Drain beans.
Add 2 quarts water and next four ingredients.
Cover and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender.
Add remaining ingredients.
Simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Season to taste.
Makes 8 cups.