Sausage-Bean Chowder - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. bulk pork sausage
4 c. water
2 (16 oz.) cans pinto beans, undrained (Lucks)
2 (16 oz.) cans whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 large bay leaf
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried whole thyme
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Brown sausage in a Dutch oven, stirring to crumble.
Drain off drippings.
Stir in the remaining ingredients.
Bring to a boil. Remove bay leaf before serving.
Yields 3 quarts.