New Orleans Style Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. bean mix
1 lb. kielbasa or ham hock
1 large can stew tomatoes
1 onion
1 garlic clove
chopped carrots and celery, etc.
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Wash beans and soak overnight.
Drain and add 2 quarts of water.
Cook covered 2 1/2 hours.
Add meat, garlic, tomatoes, carrots, celery, etc.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Simmer at least 30 minutes or more; adding water as needed.