INGREDIENTS
•
1 ham hock
•
2 c. assorted beans (no need to soak)
•
1 bay leaf
•
3 parsley sprigs
•
1/2 tsp. thyme
•
1 lg. can crushed tomatoes
•
2 med. onions, chopped
•
2 cloves garlic, minced
•
6 stalks celery, chopped (leaves optional)
•
5-6 carrots, sliced
•
1 lb. Italian sausage (sweet or hot), or 2 chicken breasts, chopped