16 Bean Soup

[Kitchen Witch]

16 Bean Soup

1 package sixteen-bean soup mix
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon oregano crushed
2 cans no-fat chicken stock
Additional water to cover beans

3 stalks celery stalks chopped
3 carrots diced
1 large onion chopped
3 garlic cloves sliced
1 pound turkey Italian sausage sliced
2 cans stewed (or diced) tomatoes



Combine first 5 ingredients (liquid should cover mixture by 1 to 2 inches) in crock pot. Cook on HIGH for 2 hours.

Add remaining ingredients and shift cooker to LOW and cook for an additional 3 hours. For more zing, add cayenne or crushed red pepper when adding second set of ingredients.

Serve as complete meal or over rice. Freezes well.