N'awlins Butter Beans with Andouille Sausage

4 Andouille sausage links, sliced on an angle
2-16 ounce cans of large butter beans, drained
1-16 ounce can of whole peeled tomatoes
1/2 white onion, cubed
2 teaspoons of dried Thyme
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon of olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

In a medium stockpot saute the onion, garlic and sausage in the olive oil, for about 10 to 15 minutes....then add the remaining ingredients and reduce the heat to medium/low and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes.  Serve hot.

Enjoy!!!!