Ham and Bean Soup I

Step 1
Boil sausage to remove excess fat, and cut into bite-size pieces.

Step 2
Skin ham hocks, and remove excess fat. In a large pot, brown sausage and ham hocks over medium heat. Drain off excess fat.

Step 3
Add potatoes, celery, parsley, beans, tomato sauce, tomatoes, salt, pepper, chili sauce, bay leaves, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce to the meat; add just enough water to cover. Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer. Cover, and continue to cook for 2-3 hours.

Step 4
Remove ham hocks and cut meat into bite-size pieces. Return meat to pot. Serve.