Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. bean mixture
1 tsp. salt
water
1 lb. ham
1 large onion
1 clove minced garlic
1 large can tomatoes
1 hot pepper (whole; optional)

Preparation

Wash bean mixture.
Add salt and enough water to cover over 1 inch.
Soak overnight.
Drain and add 2 quarts of water along with ham chunks, diced onion and garlic.
Simmer until tender.
Add 1 can of tomatoes and 1 whole hot pepper (optional).
Simmer 1 more hour.
Can also be done in crock-pot.