Kielbasa Bean Slow Cooker Soup

Ingredients

• 58 ounces fat free chicken broth
• 6 ounces dry pinto beans
• 6 ounces dried split peas
• 16 ounces low-fat sausage, smoked or low-fat kielbasa, cut in half and then sliced
• 4 medium carrots, chopped
• 3 medium celery, stalks,chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 14 1/2 ounces canned diced tomatoes, undrained

Directions

1. 1

   Mix all ingredients, except tomatoes in a 5 to 6 qt slow cooker.

2. 2

   Cover and cook on low heat setting at least 6 hours or until beans are tender.

3. 3

   Stir tomatoes; cover and cook on hig heat setting until heated through, about 15 minutes more.

4. 4

   Yields one heaping cup per serving.