Calico Bean Soup

• 2 12 cups 16 bean mix
• 1 lb ham bone, ham hock or 1 lb ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained
• salt and pepper

1. Wash beans and add enough water to cover.
2. Soak 4 hours to overnight; drain.
3. All remaining ingredients.
4. Cover and simmer for 3-4 hours or until beans are tender, stirring occasionally.

bean mix, ham bone, onion, clove garlic, tomatoes, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/calico-bean-soup-19546 (may not work)