CALIFORNIA BEAN SOUP

2 cups white beans (rinsed)
2-1/2 quarts water (10 cups)
1 quart tomatoes
1/4 cup dried onion or 1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup dried diced carrots or 1/2 to 1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup dried celery chopped or 1 cup chopped celery
1 or 2 ham hocks or 5-7 Tbs. ham soup base or bouillon

Soak beans in water overnight or boil 5 minutes and soak 1
hour. Add tomatoes. Cook 2 hours. Add remaining
ingredients and cook until beans are soft.