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Turkey Sausage And Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried beans (cranberry, kidney, Great Northern, and/or pinto beans)
• 8 cups water
• 4 cups water
• 2 14-ounce cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 3 medium red-skinned potatoes, cubed
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 1-pound link smoked turkey sausage, halved and sliced 1/2 inch thick
• 2 cups frozen cut green beans

Directions

1. Rinse beans and drain.
2. In a pot combine beans and 8 cups water.
3. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
4. Cover and let cool for 1 hour.
5. Transfer to a bowl.
6. Cover and chill for up to 24 hours.
7. Drain and rinse beans.
8. In a slow cooker combine beans, 4 cups water, broth, potatoes, garlic, and chili powder.
9. Cover and cook on low for 10 hours or on high for 5 hours.
10. Mash beans slightly with a potato masher.
11. If using low setting, turn slow cooker to high setting.
12. Add sausage and green beans.
13. Cover and cook for 1 hour.

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