16 Bean Soup (Crockpot) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

16 ounces beans (16 bean soup mix)
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon oregano, crushed
28 ounces chicken stock (non-fat)
water
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 carrots, diced
1 onion, chopped (large)
3 garlic cloves, sliced
1 lb Italian sausage, sliced (turkey)
29 ounces tomatoes (stewed or diced)

Preparation

Combine bean soup mix, bay leaves, oregano, chicken stock, and enough water to cover the beans by 1\" to 2 \" in crock pot.
Cook on high for 2 hours.
Add remaining ingredients and shift cooker to low. Cook for additional 3 hours.
For more zing, add cayenne or crushed red pepper when adding second set of ingredients.
Serve this as a complete meal or over rice if desired.
Freezes well.