Sausage-Bean Chowder

Ingredients

• 2 lb. bulk pork sausage
• 4 c. water
• 2 (16 oz.) cans pinto beans, undrained (Lucks)
• 2 (16 oz.) cans whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 c. chopped green pepper
• 1 large bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. dried whole thyme
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. pepper