2 c. bean soup mix
2 qts. water
1 lb. ham, diced
1 onion, chopped
1 (10 oz.) can tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, undrained and chopped

Sort and wash 2 cups bean mix; place in Dutch oven, cover with water and soak overnight. Drain beans, add 2 quarts water and next four ingredients. Cover and bring to boil, simmer about 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Yield 8 cups.

BEAN SOUP MIX:

1 lb. barley pearls
1 lb. dried red beans
1 lb. Great Northern beans
1 lb. black-eyed peas
1 lb. dried black beans
1 lb. dried Navy beans
1 lb. dried lentils
1 lb. green split peas

Combine all beans. Divide into 10 - 2 cup packages.