Multi-Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 (1 lb. 4 oz.) pkg. dried 15-bean soup mix
• 2 small ham hocks
• 3 qt. water
• 3 large cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, sliced
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 1/2 green pepper, chopped
• 2 tsp. sugar
• salt and pepper to taste