French Market Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. Nine Bean Soup Mix
2 qt. water
1 ham hock
6 ribs celery, chopped
2 c. uncooked chicken, cut in bite size pieces
1 link sausage, parboiled and sliced
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 Tbsp. dried parsley
2 bay leaves
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, undrained
1/2 tsp. red pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
salt and pepper

Preparation

Soak beans in water to cover overnight. Drain beans.
Place in crock-pot with 2 quarts water and ham hock.
Add celery, chicken, sausage, thyme, parsley and bay leaves.
Cook on high for 1 hour. Reduce to low and cook for 6 hours or until beans are tender.
Add remaining ingredients and cook on low for 1 hour.