Sixteen Bean Soup Recipe

• 2 c. sixteen bean mix
• 3 quart. water
• Ham hock
• 1 can tomatoes
• 1 pound thinly sliced smoked sausage
• 1/2 c. parsley
• 1/2 c. red wine
• 2 cloves garlic
• Salt & red pepper to taste
• 2 c. minced onions
• 2 chicken breasts, 2 thighs
• 1 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1 1/2 teaspoon gumbo file
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 stalks celery

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