Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  32      ounces        whole tomatoes
   1      large   can   college inn chicken b
   2      cups          water
   1      cup           white wine
   1 1/2  cups          onions chopped
   4                    carrots sliced
   3                    celery stalks sliced
     1/2  teaspoon      garlic powder
   1      teaspoon      pepper
   2      teaspoons     paprika
   2      teaspoons     parsley
   2      cups          ham diced
   1      pound         assorted dried beans

Preparation:

Soak beans overnight, drain, rinse and drain again. (hint: you can shortened time by covering beans with 6-8 cup water and covering with vented saran wrap - cook in microwave 10 minutes - let sit on counter 1 hour). Combine all ingredients in a crock pot and cook 3-4 hours on high or all day on low. Simple and simply delicious! The flavor is enhanced by allowing the soup to sit refrigerated for 1-2 days.