Combine the drained chickpeas with enough water to cover by 2 inches in a large soup pot or Dutch oven, add the bay leaf, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and skim off any foam. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add salt to taste (about a tablespoon), and simmer for another hour, until tender. Drain over a bowl and retain 2 cups of the cooking liquid. Set aside.
While the beans are cooking, heat a large, heavy casserole over medium-high heat and when it is hot, add the sausages. Brown the sausages on all sides and remove from the heat. Slice and set aside.
Add the olive oil to the pan, turn the heat down to medium, and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until it begins to soften, and add the diced pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the onion and pepper are tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic, stir together for a minute or two, until fragrant, and stir in the tomatoes, sliced sausage, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring often over medium heat for about 10 minutes, until the tomatoes have cooked down slightly. Add the chickpeas, dried cayenne or chili flakes, and the 2 cups of their liquid that you set aside. Bring back to a simmer, stir together, turn the heat to very low, cover and cook gently for 30 minutes to 1 hour, until the beans are very tender and the broth fragrant. Taste, adjust seasonings, and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	446.67 Kcal (1870 kJ)
Calories from fat	137.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.28g	24%
Cholesterol	3.02mg	1%
Sodium	186.61mg	8%
Potassium	1101.39mg	23%
Total Carbs	56.66g	19%
Sugars	14.96g	60%
Dietary Fiber	11.99g	48%
Protein	20.63g	41%
Vitamin C	48mg	80%
Iron	3.9mg	22%
Calcium	62.4mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	154.68 Kcal (648 kJ)
Calories from fat	47.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.29g	24%
Cholesterol	1.05mg	1%
Sodium	64.62mg	8%
Potassium	381.41mg	23%
Total Carbs	19.62g	19%
Sugars	5.18g	60%
Dietary Fiber	4.15g	48%
Protein	7.14g	41%
Vitamin C	16.6mg	80%
Iron	1.4mg	22%
Calcium	21.6mg	6%

* 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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