Money Saver Soup(Bean) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. navy beans
1/4 c. black-eyed peas
1 c. carrots, diced
1 c. potatoes, diced
1 c. celery, diced
2 c. onions, diced
2 garlic cloves, slivered
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 Tbsp. oregano
1 lb. home canned tomatoes
2 slices raw bacon (optional)
1 pinch rosemary (optional)

Preparation

Soak dried beans overnight in water to cover.
Drain.
Cook for 1 1/2 hours in 6 cups fresh water on simmer.
Add all other ingredients and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes longer.
Serve.
This soup freezes well and is even better the next day.