4 gallons water
1 lg. rack pork ribs
10 c. white beans
8 lg. carrots, chopped fine
1 lg. bunch celery, chopped fine
6 onions, chopped fine
8 oz. chicken base
10 bay leaves
2 (46 oz.) cans tomato soup
Salt & pepper to taste

Boil until creamy. Add chopped meat from ribs (or ham pieces). Add tomato soup and salt and pepper to taste.