St. Matthew Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

bean mix
water
meat
1 large chopped onion
1 large chopped red pepper or 1 tsp. chili powder
1 large can tomatoes
1 clove chopped garlic
1 to 2 Tbsp. wine or vinegar
salt and pepper

Preparation

Wash 1 to 1 1/2 cups of bean mix.
Put in large kettle; cover with water.
Soak overnight.
In the morning, drain and add 2 quarts of water and meat of your choice (ham or chopped smoked sausage).
Simmer for about 3 hours, then add onion, red pepper or chili powder (less, if desired), tomatoes, garlic, wine or vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
Simmer 1 or 2 hours more.
Enjoy!