1 tbsp reserved bacon fat. I save bacon grease from previous cooking.
1 lb sausage links, removed from casings
15 oz can of great nothern beans, drained and rinsed
15 oz dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
8 cup chicken broth
1 cup baby carrots
1 1/2 cup sliced yellow onion
2 leeks, cleaned and sliced
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp sweet chili sauce
1 3/4 cup uncooked ditalini pasta