16 BEAN SOUP

1 package 16 Bean Soup
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon crushed oregano
2 cans no-fat chicken stock
Additional 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
Combine first 5 ingredients (liquid should cover mixture by 1"-2") in
Crock Pot Cook on high for 2
hours Add remaining ingredients and shift cooker to low and cook for
additional 3 hours For more
zing, add cayenne or crushed red pepper when adding second set of
ingredients. Serve as
complete meal or over rice. Freezes well.