1. Heat oil in a large, deep saute pan or soup kettle over medium-high heat. 2. When pan is hot, add sausages, cook, turning once or twice, until well-browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. 3. (Sausage will not be fully cooked at this point.) Remove from the pan. 4. When cool enough to handle, cut into slices 1/4-inch thick. 5. Add prosciutto, onions, carrots, celery and thyme to the empty skillet, cook, stirring often, until well browned, 8 to 10 minutes. 6. In a small bowl one can of beans with a fork into a chunky puree. 7. Add broth, whole and mashed beans, and sausage; cover and bring to a simmer. 8. Reduce heat to medium-low, simmer, partially covered to blend flavors, 20 minutes. 9. Let rest 10 minutes; serve. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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