Winter cookbook: 15 bean soup recipe

Mom made this soup to finally use up the last of the ham. It is such a warm and hearty soup, perfect for a cold winter's day.

The recipe is adapted from the bean mix bag.

Find everything you need to make it at your local Meijer.

• 1 pkg 15 bean mix
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• water to cover
• 2 cups diced smoked ham
• 1 can stewed or diced tomatoes
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1 t chili powder, or to taste
• salt and pepper

1. Add beans, onion and water to a large soup pot. Cover and cook about 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients and cook another 1/2 hour or so.
3. The soup was served with a splash of vinegar.