Bean Soup without buns stems chili

1 tablespoon olive oil 2 Italian sausages, diced 1 leek , sliced 2 garlic cloves , minced 2 carrots , diced 2 celery ribs , sliced 3 tablespoons all-purpose[...]

2 cups pinto beans dried 4 cups beef stock prefer veal stock if possible 6 cups water 6 tablespoons olive oil 2 slices prosciutto rind or salt pork * 1 each[...]

1 1/4 cups white beans dry 4 ounces ham cubed 1 cup green beans cut * 1/4 cup celery diced 1 each scallions, spring or green onions diced 1 each onion yellow,[...]

1 large onion , chopped 2 -3 stalks celery , chopped 2 tablespoons margarine 2 ham hocks , if desired (This adds more flavor) 2 (32 ounce) cans great northern[...]