Country Sausage Bean Chowder

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb. bulk sausage
• 16 oz can kidney beans
• 1 1/2 cup canned tomatoes
• 2 cups water
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1/2 cup diced potatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper

Directions:
Cook sausage in skillet until brown. Drain off fat. Add remaining ingredients and simmer covered for about 1 hour. Remove bay leaf. Serve hot.