• 2 lbs dry white beans, soaked overnight
• 1 cup oion, chopped
• 1 cup thinly sliced shallots or scallions
• 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup celery, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsely, minced
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 2 large ham bones with some meat on htem (4 to 5 inches long)
• 1/2 lb smoked sausage
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper pods
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 whoe bay leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• salt and pepper

Note: Because commercially sold sausage tends to be fatty, pan grill the sausage briefly and drain well before adding to pot.

Navy White Bean Soup