Nine Bean Soup
["2 c. nine bean soup mix", "2 qt. water", "1 lb. ham, diced", "1 large onion, chopped", "2 large cloves garlic, minced", "1 1/2 tsp. salt", "1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes", "1 (10 oz.) can Ro-Tel tomatoes and chiles", "1 small jar mild picante sauce"]
["Wash beans and put them into a pot.", "Cover with water 2 inches above beans and soak overnight.", "Drain beans.", "Add 2 quarts water and next four ingredients.", "Cover and bring to a boil.", "Reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender.", "Add remaining ingredients.", "Simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Season to taste.", "Makes 8 cups."]
["bean soup", "water", "ham", "onion", "garlic", "salt", "tomatoes", "Ro-Tel tomatoes", "picante sauce"]