French Market Soup
["1 pkg. mixed dried beans", "ham, sausage or chicken or a combination of leftover meats", "2 onions, chopped", "2 green peppers, chopped", "3 to 4 stalks celery, chopped", "2 cans tomatoes, chopped with own juice", "garlic, minced to taste", "parsley", "bay leaf", "Tony's Creole seasoning", "Tabasco to taste"]
["After soaking beans, add water and cook beans according to package directions for about 1 hour.", "Add rest of ingredients and bring to a boil.", "Cover and simmer for another 2 to 3 hours (or until beans are tender), stirring occasionally.", "Great alone or can serve over rice.", "Freezes well."]
["mixed dried beans", "ham", "onions", "green peppers", "stalks celery", "tomatoes", "garlic", "parsley", "bay leaf", "seasoning"]