Bean Soup Maryland Style

This is a variation of bean soup that I developed when I was out of an ingredient! Now it's the only way I will make bean soup.

• Ready In: 13 hrs
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1 (20 ounce) bag  dried beans (I normally use the 15 bean type)
• 1  ham bone (I like to use a bone that still has some meat attached)
• 1  cup onion, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1  tablespoon  Old Bay Seasoning
• 2  garlic cloves, minced

Directions

1. Soak beans in 2 quarts of water overnight.
2. Drain water and add 2 quart water and ham bone to beans.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to a simmer and let cook for 2 1/2 hours, uncovered.
5. Add onions, tomatoes, Old Bay, and garlic.
6. Simmer for additional half hour,.
7. Salt and pepper to taste.