Depression Soup
["1 lb. mixed beans", "salt pork, sliced sausage or ham pieces", "1 can tomatoes (any style)", "1 large onion, chopped", "1 clove garlic"]
["Cull and wash beans.", "Cover with water and 1 teaspoon salt. Soak 3 hours or overnight.", "Drain.", "Put beans in heavy pot with 2 quarts water.", "Add more as needed.", "Add salt pork, sliced sausage or ham pieces.", "Season to taste.", "Boil slowly about 3 hours or until tender."]
["mixed beans", "salt pork", "tomatoes", "onion", "clove garlic"]