bean and sausage soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 12 ounces dry mixed beans
• 1 1/2 pounds italian turkey sausage links
• 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 cup white
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 large carrots, chopped
• 2 cups frozen green peas, thawed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ready Time: 17 hrs 25 mins


• pick through and rinse beans. place in a 4 quart pot, and cover with at least 2 inches of water. bring to a boil for 2 to 3 minutes. cover, and let stand in the refrigerator overnight.
• drain and rinse beans. place beans in slow cooker with canned tomatoes, broth, white , and vegetables. cover, and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours.
• in a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until done. slice links into 1/2 inch pieces. add meat to slow cooker, and cook soup another 30 to 60 minutes.