“Lazy” Portuguese Bean Soup

• 1 Ham bone
• 1 pkg. hamhock (2 if no Ham bone)
• 1 medium onion
• 1 carrot
• 1 green pepper
• 1 stalk celery

Cover with water and bring to a boil for 1 hour. Cool. Skim the oil. Add:

• 3 slices bacon (chopped and fried)
• 1 portuguese sausage (chopped)
• 1 medium chopped onion
• 2 stalks celery (chopped)
• 1 clover garlic (grated)
• 2 carrots (diced)
• ½ cup macaroni
• cabbage (optional)

Add to stock and cook till vegetable tender. Add:

• 1 can red kidney beans (drained)
• 1 can pork and beans
• salt and pepper to taste

May add watercress before serving.