1 lb. beans and peas
2 qts. water
1 lb. dried ham (ham bone or ham hock or ground beef)
1 lg. onion
1 can tomatoes

Wash beans and peas, place 1 pound package in kettle or saucepan and enough water to cover. Soak 4 hours or overnight. Drain.

Add 2 quarts water, 1 pound dried ham (ham bone, ham hock or ground beef), 1 large onion chopped, 1 can tomatoes undrained, salt and pepper to taste.

Cover and simmer for 3 to 4 hours until beans are tender, stirring occasionally. Yields 8 cup servings.

Note: For optimum flavor refrigerate overnight. Simmer next day for 1 hour. Serve.