Place the beans in a large bowl or pot add wine and cover with water by 2 inches. Let soak for 8 hours or overnight. Drain and set aside.
In a large pot, heat the bacon grease over medium-high heat.
Add the onions, celery and bell peppers to the grease in the pot. Season with the Essence and cayenne, and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are soft, about 4 minutes.
Add the bay leaves, parsley, thyme, sausage, and ham, and cook, stirring, to brown the sausage and ham, about 4 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add the beans and stock and/or water, stir well, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender and starting to thicken, about 2 hours. (Should the beans become too thick and dry, add more water, about 1/4 cup at a time.)
Remove from the heat and with the back of a heavy spoon, mash about 1/4 of the beans against the side of the pot. Or remove 3-4 cups of beans and puree in blender or with immersion blender, return to pot. Continue to cook until the beans are tender and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and remove the bay leaves.
Serve over rice and garnish with green onions.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	545 Kcal (2282 kJ)
Calories from fat	273.2 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	30.36g	47%
Cholesterol	59.59mg	20%
Sodium	1057.63mg	44%
Potassium	718.71mg	15%
Total Carbs	34.66g	12%
Sugars	2.67g	11%
Dietary Fiber	3.3g	13%
Protein	15.72g	31%
Vitamin C	18.1mg	30%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	9.1mg	51%
Calcium	70.2mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	139.76 Kcal (585 kJ)
Calories from fat	70.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.78g	47%
Cholesterol	15.28mg	20%
Sodium	271.21mg	44%
Potassium	184.3mg	15%
Total Carbs	8.89g	12%
Sugars	0.69g	11%
Dietary Fiber	0.85g	13%
Protein	4.03g	31%
Vitamin C	4.6mg	30%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	12%
Iron	2.3mg	51%
Calcium	18mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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