Nine Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. bean mix
2 qt. water
1 lb. country ham (bits and pieces)
1 chopped onion
1 tsp. salt
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes (undrained)
1 (10 oz.) can tomatoes and green chilies

Preparation

Place bean mix in Dutch oven and cover with water to 2 inches over beans.
Let soak overnight.
Drain beans.
Add 2 quarts water, ham, onion and salt.
Cover and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender (about 1 1/2 hours).
Add both cans of tomatoes and simmer another 1/2 hour.
Makes 8 cups.
Can also be cooked in a crock-pot.