Killer Linguica & Green Bean Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 - 1 lb green beans
1/2 white onion, quartered
1 lb linguica sausage, sliced
4 cups water, to cover
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with jalapenos
1 (6 ounce) can el pato salsa fresca (if el pato isnt available) or (6 ounce) can tomato sauce (if el pato isnt available)
2 ounces tomato paste
4 large potatoes, peeled

Preparation

snap off ends of green beans & break larger beans in half, throw in a big pot.
quarter half an onion & throw it in with the green beans.
slice linquica into 1 inch slices & throw in the pot.
add garlic, bay leaves & sea salt.
add only as much water as necessary to completely cover ingredients.
bring to a low boil, cover & let cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
peel potatoes & cut into quarters.
add diced tomatoes (undrained), el pato sauce (or regular tomato sauce if el pato isnt available) & tomato paste.
return to a low boil & add potatoes.
let boil 30 minutes or until potatoes are done.
taste & adjust seasonings if necessary.