Pat'S Excellent Soup
["mixed beans", "2 1/2 qt. water or beef, chicken or wild game stock (wild boar is excellent)", "12 oz. can tomato sauce", "1 Tbsp. each rosemary and thyme", "1 tsp. each sage and basil", "1 medium chopped onion", "2 c. fresh or frozen vegetables of choice"]
["Use enough mixed dry beans to make a 1/2-inch layer in a 3-quart saucepan.", "Soak the beans overnight in the water or stock and with the spices stirred in.", "Add the rest of the ingredients and bring it all to a boil, stirring occasionally.", "Simmer it, covered, for about 2 hours or until the vegetables are of desired consistency."]
["mixed beans", "water", "tomato sauce", "rosemary", "sage", "onion", "choice"]