Bean Soup With Sausage - With meat

1 1/2 cups dried pinto beans 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 lb Italian sausage (hot or sweet, about 2 links) 3 slices bacon (or skip the bacon and use an extra[...]

2 tablespoons butter 1 large sweet onion , diced 3 stalks celery , diced 1 small green pepper , diced 2 large garlic cloves , chopped 8 cups chicken broth 1[...]