This is a good hearty soup that's best served with crisp rolls or bread.

PORTUGESE SOUP
Soak one package of beans: red kidney, pinto, navy, black eye, garbanzo, or combination in 2 quarts of boiling water for 1 hour. Add 2 large onions (chopped), 2 small meaty ham bones or ham hocks. Add 1 Tbs salt. Simmer 2 to 3 hours. Remove bones and cut off meat.
Add: 2 stalks celery, sliced
2 carrots, sliced
2 potatoes, peeled and diced
1 small cabbage, shredded
1 Portuese or Linguease sausage, sliced
1 slice ham, cubed or shredded
1 can of tomato sauce (16 oz)
3 tomatoes peeled and chopped or 1 can of tomatoes, chopped or mashed
garlic puree to taste.
Simmer while preparing and adding vegetables, then cook slowly for another 1/2 hour or so.