Country Market Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. dry bean soup mix*
4 c. water
2 (10 1/2 oz.) cans chicken broth
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 c. diced ham
1 large onion, chopped
1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped

Preparation

Place beans in a Dutch oven.
Cover with water 2 inches above beans and soak overnight.
Drain off water, leaving beans in Dutch oven; add water, chicken broth and pepper.
Cover and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender.
Add remaining ingredients and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.