Ingredients

• 1 -2 lb ham hocks or 1 -2 lb ham bone
• 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 large potatoes, cubed
• 3 large carrots, diced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 lb linguica sausage, cubed
• 1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 medium head of cabbage, cubed

Instructions

1. Boil ham hocks or ham bone in 2 quarts of water until tender (save stock). Cut meat from the bones.

2. Bring ham stock to a boil and add the cut meat and all the remaining ingredients except the cabbage.

3. Simmer for 1 - 2 hours, stirring frequently.

4. If too thick, add a little water.

5. Add the cabbage, cook another hour until tender.

6. Add more salt and pepper if needed.