2 c. sm. red beans
8 c. water
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 1/2 c. shredded carrot
1/4 c. tiny soup noodles
1 c. finely diced celery
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can tomatoes
3 lb. shank end ham

Put all in pan, simmer, covered 2 to 2 1/2 hours until beans and ham are done. Add noodles and cook until done.