Friday, November 10, 2006

Dear Jerry,

Using the slow cooker to prepare this warm and earthy stew gives you a chance to relax and enjoy the day.

Hearty Mixed Bean Stew with Sausage
from Campbell's Kitchen

Prep Time: 15 min. - Cook Time: About 9 hr.

Ingredients:

3/4 lb. sweet Italian pork sausage, casing removed

10 cups Swanson® Chicken Broth (regular, Natural Goodness™ or Certified Organic)

1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

2 medium carrots, chopped (about 2/3 cup)

1 stalk celery, chopped (about 1/2 cup)

4 oz. dried pinto beans (about 3/4 cup)

4 oz. dried navy beans (about 3/4 cup)

4 oz. dried kidney beans (about 3/4 cup)

6 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and thinly sliced (about 1/4 cup)

Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

COOK sausage in medium skillet over medium-high heat until sausage is browned, stirring to separate meat. Place in 5- to 5 1/2-qt. slow cooker.
ADD broth, black pepper, carrots, celery and pinto, navy and kidney beans.
COVER and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hr.*.
STIR in tomatoes. Cover and cook for 1 hr. or until beans are tender. Serve with cheese. Serves 8.

TIP: *Or on HIGH 4 to 4 1/2 hr.

		Round out the meal by serving the stew over piping hot white rice.
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