Ingredients
1/2
package (20-oz size) 15- or 16-dried bean soup mix, sorted and rinsed
1
package (16 oz) smoked kielbasa sausage, cut lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise into slices
2
cartons (32 oz each) Progresso™ chicken broth (8 cups)
4
medium carrots, chopped (2 cups)
3
medium stalks celery, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1
large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2
tablespoons tomato paste
1/2
teaspoon salt
1
teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2
teaspoon pepper
1
can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
Preparation
In 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except tomatoes.
Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
Stir in tomatoes. Increase heat setting to High. Cover and cook about 15 minutes or until hot.
