Sausage Chowder

Ingredients

• 1 can kidney beans
• 1 grated green bell pepper
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 large can stewed tomatoes
• 4 diced medium potatoes
• 1 pound sausage (hot, medium or mild)
• Enough water to make soupy
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 or 3 bay leaves

Instructions

1. Brown sausage; drain.
2. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer for 45 minutes or until potatoes are done.