Bean and Sausage Soup
Hearty main dish soup for a cold winter day. Buy mixed dried beans in bulk - not prepackaged bean soup mix - and save a lot of money! Serve with sliced Italian bread.
Ingredients
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12 ounces dry mixed beans
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1 ½ pounds Italian turkey sausage links
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1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
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2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
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1 cup white wine
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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1 onion, chopped
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2 stalks celery, chopped
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2 large carrots, chopped
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2 cups frozen green peas, thawed
Description
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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.
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Drain and rinse beans. Place beans in slow cooker with canned tomatoes, broth, white wine, and vegetables. Cover, and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours.
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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.