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 and chopped
1 jar green chiles, undrained

Preparation

Soak and wash 2 cups bean mix.
Place in Dutch oven.
Cover with water 2-inches above beans and soak overnight.
Drain beans. Add 2 quarts water and next 3 ingredients.
Cover and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender.
Add remaining ingredients.
Simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Season to taste.