Nine Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Sort and wash 2 cups bean mix.
Place in Dutch oven.
Cover with water, about 2 inches above beans; let soak overnight. Drain.
Add the next 5 ingredients.
Cover and bring to a boil. Simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until beans are tender.
Add remaining ingredients; simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Yields 8 cups.
Freezes well.