1 ham bone
1 lb. white beans
1 can whole tomatoes, mashed or chopped with juice
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1/2 lb. tasso, cubed
1 carrot, grated
3 med. red potatoes, peeled & cubed
5 cans chicken broth
Red, black & white peppers to taste
Tabasco to taste

Place all ingredients in soup kettle. Bring to boil, lower heat and cover. Simmer until beans and potatoes are "cooked to pieces", about 3 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove ham bone. Adjust seasonings. Be sure to taste for salt before adding any...there's plenty in the tasso and chicken broth.