Slow Cooker Sausage and Bean Stew

April 10, 2014

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This hearty stew takes just minutes to get started and then the slow cooker does all of the work for you!

1 lb dried great northern or cannellini beans
1 medium onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, sliced
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
2 bay leaves
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups water
1/2 cup white wine
2 (14 oz) packages turkey kielbasa, sliced
1/2 cup hot water
1/4 cup cornstarch

Mix first 14 ingredients in a slow cooker. Cook on high for 5 hours. After 5 hours, whisk together cornstarch and hot water. Add that mixture, along with the kielbasa to the slow cooker. Cook an...
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Nutritions

Calories
407

Sodium
1901mg
79% DV

Fat
21g
32% DV

Protein
22g
45% DV

Carbs
35g
11% DV

Fiber
9g
38% DV