1/4 lb. bacon
1 lb. seasoned bulk sausage
1 lb. smoked sausage links, sliced
1 (16 oz.) can red beans, drained
1 (16 oz.) can Great Northern beans, drained
1 qt. tomatoes
2 celery stalks, sliced
2 carrots, sliced thin
1 tbsp. chopped parsley
1 tsp. dried basil
1 clove garlic, minced

Brown bacon until crisp in large heavy skillet. Remove bacon, set aside to cool, then break into pieces. Saute pork sausage and links until brown, drain off all excess fat. Add the rest of the ingredients. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Serve in bowls garnished with the crumbled bacon. Serves 8.