1 package Sixteen-Bean Soup
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon crushed oregano
2 cans fat-free chicken stock

Enough 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

Procedure:

Combine the first five ingredients (liquid should cover mixture by 1″-2″) in slow cooker. Cook on high for two hours. Add remaining ingredients and turn down cooker to low and cook for additional three hours.

For additional heat, add cayenne or crushed red pepper when adding second set of ingredients. Serve as a side dish or as a complete meal or over rice.

Recipe Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cooking Time: 5 Hours

3 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground oregano
2 tsp paprika
2 Tbsp chili powder
1.5 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper

Procedure:

1. Mix all ingredients in slow cooker. Mix well to combine.
2. Cover slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours.

This recipe is great with cornbread or crusty rolls to make it a meal!

Recipe Difficulty: Medium
Prep Time: 30 Minutes (to include browning beef and turkey)
Cooking Time: 8-10 Hours

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