*This is delicous and so hearty! It's supposed to rain here this weekend, and get colder, so I'm making a big pot of this tomorrow! I really hope you try this...it's sooooo goooood! Colette
POINTSŪ Value | 3 Servings | 8 Preparation Time | 20 min Cooking Time | 375 min Level of Difficulty | Easy
Toss the ingredients into a slow cooker in the morning, and you'll be eating this delicious, almost effortless homemade soup for dinner.
58 oz fat-free chicken broth, four 14.5 oz cans 16 oz low-fat sausage, smoked, or reduced-fat kielbasa, cut in half lengthwise and then sliced 15 oz canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained 15 oz canned black beans, rinsed and drained 4 medium carrot(s), chopped 3 medium celery, stalks, chopped 1 large onion(s), chopped 1 tsp thyme 14 1/2 oz canned diced tomatoes, undrained
Instructions
1. Mix all ingredients, except tomatoes, in a 5 to 6-quart slow cooker (crockpot). Cover and cook on low-heat setting at least 6 hours or until beans are tender. 2. Stir in tomatoes; cover and cook on high-heat setting until heated through, about 15 minutes more. Yields about 1 heaping cup per serving.
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**Some people are like slinkies - not really good for anything.....but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs!
