Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: melt the margarine in a large saucepan, then fry the bacon pieces in it until just beginning to crisp. add the garlic, onion and green pepper. cook until the veggies are wilted. gently stir in the beans and sausage, and simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes. stir in the half and half, and simmer about 10 more minutes.

Target recipe: cover beans with water in large pot or soup kettle and soak overnight. rinse beans well and return to pot with ham bone and 3 quarts of water. simmer, uncovered, for 2 hours. add parsley, onions, garlic, celery and tops, salt and pepper. simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until vegetables are tender. remove ham bone, dice the meat, and add meat to soup. serve hot.