Sausage And White Bean Soup - Holding Court

Ingredients

• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 15-oz cans white beans
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
• Red pepper flakes, to taste
• 2-4 cups chicken stock, depending on if you want a soup or stew consistency