Sausage and Beans

Ingredients

• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 lb fully cooked sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 4 cups chicken broth, I used a quart of homecanned

• 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, I used 1 pint homecanned

• 1 (16 ounce) can great northern beans, I used 1 pint homecanned
• 5 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3-4 dashes hot pepper sauce
• hot cooked rice

Directions

1. 1

   In a large skillet, saute bell pepper, onion and garlic on oil until tender.

2. 2

   Add sausage, broth, beans and seasonings.

3. 3

   Cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Discard bay leaves.

5. 5

   Serve in bowls over rice.