INGREDIENTS
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1 pound dried navy beans, rinsed
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 pound smoked pork sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
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2 cups chopped onions
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1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
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2 bay leaves
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2 sprigs fresh thyme
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8 cups chicken stock
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3 cups water
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2 teaspoons salt
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1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
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Loaf of crusty bread, for garnish