15 bean soup recipe

Here's a hearty and flavorful 15 bean soup recipe: Ingredients: 1 package (20 ounces) 15-bean soup mix 8 cups water or chicken broth 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 celery stalks, sliced 2 carrots, sliced 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes 1 ham hock or 2 cups diced ham (optional for a smoky flavor)