French Market Bean Soup

• 1 lb Cajun bean mix
• Ham hocks or pieces
• 2 16 oz cans tomatoes, chopped
• 1 med Sweet pepper, chopped
• 1 lg onion, chopped
• 6 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 lb sausage
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3-4 chicken pieces or breasts
• 1 TBL Tony's Creole Seasoning
• Salt & Pepper to taste

1. Wash beans. Ad 1 T salt & water to cover. Bring to a boil & leave 3-4 hours. Drain.
2. Add 3 qts water & ham seasonings. Simmer, covered, 3hrs
3. Add 2 cans tomatoes & creole seasoning. Simmer 1-1/2 hrs uncovered.
4. Saute peppers, onions, celery, garlic, sausage, add to soup. (Mom does not saute, just adds to soup)
5. Add chicken breasts to soup and simmer until chicken is done.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste
7. Serve with rice.

cajun bean mix, ham hocks, tomatoes, sweet pepper, onion, stalks celery, sausage, garlic, chicken, tbl, salt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/french-market-bean-soup-50116774 (may not work)