Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. bean soup mix
2 qt. water
hot sausage or diced ham
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
juice of 1 ???
1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes
1 Tbsp. salt

Preparation

Wash beans, cover with water, adding 1 tablespoon salt, and soak for at least 3 hours or overnight.
Put beans in 2 quarts of water and let boil slowly for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Add precooked sausage or ham.
Cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Add remaining ingredients and cook for 30 minutes more.
Serve in a bowl over rice.