16 BEAN SOUP

Necessaries

1 package 16 Bean Soup

3 bay leaves

1 tablespoon crushed oregano

2 cans no-fat chicken stock

Additional water to cover

3 stalks celery chopped

3 carrots diced

1 large onion chopped

3 cloves garlic sliced

1 pound turkey Italian sausage sliced

2 cans stewed (or diced) tomatoes

Methods

Combine first 5 ingredients (liquid should cover mixture by 1"-2") in Crock Pot Cook on high for 2

hours Add remaining ingredients and shift cooker to low and cook for 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.