Nine Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. nine bean soup mix
2 qt. water
1 lb. ham, diced
1 large onion, chopped
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, undrained
1 (10 oz.) can tomatoes with green chilies
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 to 3/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Sort and wash bean mix.
Place in Dutch oven.
Cover with water 2-inches above beans and soak overnight.
Drain beans and add 2 quarts water with ham, onion, garlic and salt.
Cover and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender.
Add remaining ingredients.
Simmer another 30 minutes or more, stirring occasionally.
Yield:
8 cups.