Depression Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. mixed beans
salt pork, sliced sausage or ham pieces
1 can tomatoes (any style)
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic

Preparation

Cull and wash beans.
Cover with water and 1 teaspoon salt. Soak 3 hours or overnight.
Drain.
Put beans in heavy pot with 2 quarts water.
Add more as needed.
Add salt pork, sliced sausage or ham pieces.
Season to taste.
Boil slowly about 3 hours or until tender.