Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dried lima beans
7 medium tomatoes, cored, peeled and crushed
2 qt. water
1 envelope onion soup mix
1 large stalk celery, diced
1/2 lb. lean ham, cubed

Preparation

Mix all ingredients and cook over medium heat for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, until beans are soft.
Add water as needed to maintain quantity.
Soup is thick and rich; good for cold winter day, served with fresh, hot rolls.