Chick Pea Soup, Milanese Style Recipe

• 1 pound dried chick peas
• 3 quarts water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 slice bacon, diced
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1/4 pound mushrooms, sliced
• 2 Italian sausages, sliced
• 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon sage
• 2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped

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