Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 ham bone or 3 ham hocks
• 8 c. water or less
• 1 lb. small soup beans (navy), soaked overnight
• 1/4 tsp. margarine
• 1/4 tsp. thyme (more for taste)
• 1/2 can medium tomatoes
• 1 can tomato soup
• 3 stalks celery, cut up
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1/4 green pepper, diced
• 1 small turnip
• 3 carrots
• 3 small potatoes
• 1 c. noodle products