Multi-Bean Soup
["1 (1 lb. 4 oz.) pkg. dried 15-bean soup mix", "2 small ham hocks", "3 qt. water", "3 large cloves garlic, minced", "1/2 tsp. dried thyme", "1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper", "1 large onion, chopped", "1 medium carrot, sliced", "2 stalks celery, sliced", "1/2 green pepper, chopped", "2 tsp. sugar", "salt and pepper to taste"]
["Wash beans thoroughly and place in large bowl covered with water.", "Cover and soak overnight; drain.", "Place ham hocks in Dutch oven; add water, garlic, thyme and red pepper.", "Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat.", "Simmer hocks for 1 1/2 hours.", "Add beans and continue cooking for another hour.", "Add remaining ingredients and cook for 30 minutes more", "or until beans and vegetables are done.", "Yields 10 servings."]
["ham hocks", "water", "garlic", "thyme", "red pepper", "onion", "carrot", "stalks celery", "green pepper", "sugar", "salt"]