Nine Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Sort and wash beans.
Cover with water 2 inches above beans. Soak overnight.
Drain and add 2 quarts water and next 4 ingredients.
Cover and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours (until beans are tender).
Add remaining ingredients and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.