1 (at least 16 oz.) can pinto beans
1/2 lb. sausage
1 1/2 c. canned tomatoes
1 sm. onion, chopped
1/2 c. potatoes, diced
1/4 c. green pepper, chopped
2 c. water
1 bay leaf (opt.)
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. garlic salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper

Brown sausage; add other ingredients. Simmer about 1 1/2 hours. Can be made with pot of fresh cooked pinto beans and increased amounts of ingredients to suit taste.