Bean Soup

1. 1

   Put all ingredients, except sausage, in 8 to 10 quart pot and fill with water.

2. 2

   Add a lot of black and red pepper, but no salt yet, as the ham may be salty enough.

3. 3

   Add salt after it has cooked an hour or two if needed.

4. 4

   Cook about 8 hours.

5. 5

   Sometime during the day, slice a link of smoked sausage in rounds and fry to remove grease.

6. 6

   Add to soup.

7. 7

   This freezes well but will need more pepper after thawing.

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