Slow Cooker Hearty Tomato, Sausage And Bean Soup

Total Time: 7 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 1 celery rib, finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped (optional)
• 1 hot green chili pepper (optional)
• 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 italian sausages, casings removed
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 (400 ml) cans whole tomatoes
• 1 (540 ml) can navy beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup sodium-reduced chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh oregano or 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

Recipe

• 1 put the vegetables in the slow cooker.
• 2 sautee the onion and sausage until sausage is browned and onion clear, about 6 minutes. add garlic and seasoning and sautee another minute. tip into the slowcooker.
• 3 pour tomatoes into the slowcooker, breaking up with spoon. add beans, chicken broth, water, oregano and sugar. cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.