Nine Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. nine bean soup mix
2 qt. water
1 lb. ham, diced
1 large chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 to 3/4 tsp. salt
16 oz. can tomatoes, chopped (not drained)
10 oz. can tomatoes and green chilies (not drained)

Preparation

Soak 2 cups washed bean mix overnight.
Drain; combine beans and next 5 ingredients.
Bring to boil.
Simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until tender.
Add remaining ingredients; simmer 30 minutes.