2 cups 15 Bean mixture
2 lbs. ham diced
2 qts. water
1 lg. onion chopped
2 cloves garlic mashed
½ tea. salt
½ tea. black pepper
1 16 oz. can tomatoes with green chilies un-drained
1 10 oz. can tomatoes
4 carrots sliced
2 ribs celery

Rinse beans, then soak over night in 2 qts water.  Drain and return to pot with 2 qts water.  Add half the ham, plus the onion, garlic, salt and pepper.  Bring to a boil then reduce heat, cover and simmer 2 to 2 ½ hours or until beans are tender.  Add remaining ingredients and simmer an additional 30 minutes.  (You may use less ham or omit the ham if you wish a lighter soup.)