Smoked Turkey Leg Navy Beans

1. First, prepare the navy beans: Check to make sure there are no bad beans or stones. Rinse under cold water 3 times.
2. Soak the beans overnight in a covered bowl with 4 cups of water and 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda.
3. The day of cooking, rinse the soaked beans under cold water for 2 minutes.
4. Combine the smoked turkey leg, prepared navy beans, frozen Cajun mirepoix, 4 cups chicken broth, 4 cups water, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder, 1/2 tablespoon black pepper, and 2 bay leaves in a large pot. Add 2 teaspoons of dry sage if desired.
5. Bring to a simmer and cook until the beans are soft, which will take about 2.5 hours.
6. Add more water if the liquid level gets too low while cooking.
7. Season with salt to taste before serving.