Nine-Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. mixed black beans, black-eyed peas, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, lentils, lima beans, mung beans, pinto beans, soybeans, split peas and/or white beans
2 qt. water
1 (1 lb.) ham bone, skin and fat removed
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 (15 oz.) can seasoned tomato sauce

Preparation

Rinse beans.
Place in large stockpot with enough water to cover by 2 inches.
Let soak overnight.
Drain.
Add 2 quarts water, ham bone, onion, garlic and bay leaves.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat.
Simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender, stirring occasionally.
Add tomatoes, basil, oregano and tomato sauce.
Simmer for 30 minutes longer.
Remove ham bone and bay leaves.
Serve hot.
Yield:
6 servings.