"I found this recipe in a magazine and have tried different ingredients through the years. My husband thinks this is the best version yet. I hope you enjoy it, too!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
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2 cups chopped onion
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6 bacon strips, diced
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2 quarts water
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2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
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2 bay leaves
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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1 teaspoon each dried thyme, savory and salt
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1/2 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and pepper
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4 cups cubed cooked chicken
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2 cans (15 to 16 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained