9 Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 large ham bone
• 1 small onion, Chopped
• 1 (1 1/2 lb) can chopped tomatoes
• 3 cups milk
• 16 ounces beans (red, black, pinto, blackeye, great northern lentil, baby lima, large lima, and split pea)
• 1 1/2 quarts water

Directions

1. 1

   Bring water to boil.

2. 2

   Add ham bone and bean mix.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil and reduce heat, simmer covered for 2-1/2 hours.

4. 4

   Take out ham, remove bone, chop, and add back into soup.

5. 5

   Add onion and tomatoes, with juice.

6. 6

   Simmer covered 1 hour.

7. 7

   add 3 cups milk.

8. 8

   heat through and serve.