Slow Cooker Hearty Mixed Bean Stew with Sausage

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Slow Cooker Hearty Mixed Bean Stew with Sausage
serves: 8 people

Ingredients
3/4 pound sweet Italian pork sausage, casing removed
10 cups Swanson® Chicken Broth or Chicken Stock
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 medium carrot, peeled and chopped (about 2/3 cup)
1 stalk celery, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
4 ounces dried pinto beans(about 3/4 cup)
4 ounces dried navy beans(about 3/4 cup)
4 ounces dried kidney beans (about 3/4 cup)
1/4 cup diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions
1. Cook the sausage in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until well browned, stirring often to separate meat. Pour off any fat.
2. Stir the sausage, broth, black pepper, carrots, celery and beans in a 5-quart slow cooker.
3. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours.
4. Stir in the tomatoes. Cover and cook for 1 hour or until the beans are tender. Sprinkle with the cheese.
Tips. Time-Saving: You may also cook this recipe on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours.

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