Bean And Sausage Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 oz. dry mixed beans
1 1/2 pounds Italian poultry sausage links
1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes
2 14 oz. cans chicken broth
1 c. white wine
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
2 c. frozen green peas, thawed

Preparation

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. Drain and rinse beans.
Place beans in crockpot with canned tomatoes, broth, wine, and vegetables.
Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours.
In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until done.
Slice links into 1/2 inch pieces.
Add meat to the crockpot and cook another 30 to 60 minutes.
Makes 8 servings.