Portuguese Ham-Kidney Bean Soup
["1 lb. smoked ham, cubed", "1 1/2 c. dried kidney beans", "1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce", "4 stalks celery, chopped", "1 c. onion, chopped", "6 cloves garlic, chopped", "salt and pepper to taste", "3 carrots, chopped", "3 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped"]
["Cook ham in water to cover by 1 inch in 2-quart saucepan for 30 minutes or until tender.", "Add beans.", "Cook, covered, until beans are half-cooked.", "Add tomato sauce, celery, onion, garlic, salt and pepper.", "Simmer for 20 minutes.", "Add carrots and potatoes.", "Simmer for 20 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.", "Serves 8."]
["ham", "kidney beans", "tomato sauce", "stalks celery", "onion", "garlic", "salt", "carrots", "potatoes"]