Bean Soup Maryland Style - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (20 ounce) bag dried beans (I normally use the 15 bean type)
1 ham bone (I like to use a bone that still has some meat attached)
1 cup onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced

Preparation

Soak beans in 2 quarts of water overnight.
Drain water and add 2 quart water and ham bone to beans.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to a simmer and let cook for 2 1/2 hours, uncovered.
Add onions, tomatoes, Old Bay, and garlic.
Simmer for additional half hour,.
Salt and pepper to taste.