Nine Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. nine bean soup mix
2 qt. water
1 lb. old ham
1 (10 oz.) can tomatoes with chiles
1 large onion
1 clove garlic
1 tsp. salt
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes

Preparation

Clean and wash beans; place in a large pan.
Cover with water and soak overnight.
Drain.
Add 2 quarts water, ham, onion, garlic and salt.
Bring to a boil.
Cover; reduce heat.
Simmer until tender, 1 1/2 hours.
Add both kinds tomatoes.
Simmer 30 minutes more.
Stir occasionally.