Bean Soup with sausage

16 ounces beans (16 bean soup mix) 3 bay leaves 1 tablespoon oregano , crushed 28 ounces chicken stock (non-fat) water 3 stalks celery , chopped 3 carrots ,[...]

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[...]