Hawaiian "Portagee" Bean Soup - {American}

In a Dutch oven, saute the sausage slices with the onions and carrots over medium heat until the onion is soft, stirring from time to time. Add the remaining ingredients -- except for the beans -- bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours.

Fifteen minutes before serving, remove the hocks and pick off the meat, discarding the fat and bones. Mince the meat and return to the pot with the beans, juice and all. Let simmer for a few minutes, then ladle up into bowls and dig in -- 'ai a ma'ona. Da best!

Serve hot as a meal to 6 to 8 people.