Hearty Lima Bean Soup Recipe

• 1 pound lima beans
• 2 quart. chicken stock
• 2 quart. water
• 1/2 pound pork hocks, cut into 1/2" slices
• 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 2 yellow onions, peeled & sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 4 celery stalks, sliced thin
• 3 ripe tomatoes, diced
• 3/4 pound Italian cheese & sausage
• 2 bay leaves, whole
• 1/2 c. minced parsley
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Parmesan or possibly Romano cheese, freshly grated for topping

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