Friendship Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 oz.) pkg. dry mixed beans
2 qt. water
1 lb. ham or sausage, diced
1 large onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
salt and pepper to taste
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1 (10 oz.) can tomatoes and green chilies, drained

Preparation

Wash beans.
Cover with water and soak overnight.
Drain.
Add 2 quarts of water, ham, onion, garlic, salt and pepper.
Cover and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 2 to 3 hours, until beans are tender.
Add tomatoes and chilies and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serves 12 to 15.