Nine Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. Nine Bean Soup Mix
2 qt. water
1 lb. ham, diced
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 to 3/4 tsp. salt
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes (undrained), chopped
1 (10 oz.) can tomatoes and green chiles (undrained)

Preparation

Sort and wash 2 cups bean mix; place in a Dutch oven.
Cover with water 2 inches above beans;
let soak overnight.
Drain beans; add next 5 ingredients.
Cover and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender.
Add remaining ingredients; simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Yield:
8 cups soup.