Bean And Sausage Chowder Recipe

• 1 (at least 16 ounce.) can pinto beans
• 1/2 pound sausage
• 1 1/2 c. canned tomatoes
• 1 sm. onion, minced
• 1/2 c. potatoes, diced
• 1/4 c. green pepper, minced
• 2 c. water
• 1 bay leaf (opt.)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

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