Ingredients

• 3 (3.5 ounce) links Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 large meaty ham bone or 4 smoked ham hocks
• 16 ounces dry lima beans
• 1 (16 ounce) package dried navy beans
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 3 bay leaves
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 6 green onions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer