Red Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. red beans, soaked overnight
1 medium onion, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
7 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1/2 c. catsup
1 green pepper, chopped
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp. Tabasco
2 bay leaves
1 tsp. thyme
salt and pepper to taste
1 lb. sausage, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 ham bone

Preparation

Drain the beans; put them in a 6-quart heavy pot with ham bone.
Add 3 quarts fresh water.
Cover; simmer for 1 hour.
The beans must be covered with water at all times.
Add water if needed.
Add the rest of ingredients.
Add more water, to cover, if needed.
Simmer, partially covered, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until liquid has thickened.
Serve over cooked rice.