Slow Cooker Smoked Sausage and Bean Stew

Ingredients

• 1 pound smoked sausage (sliced)
• 2 cans (15 oz each) canned kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 can (14.5 oz) canned diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 2 medium carrots (sliced)
• 2 stalks celery (sliced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. In a slow cooker, add the sliced smoked sausage.
2. Add the drained and rinsed kidney beans to the slow cooker.
3. Pour in the canned diced tomatoes along with their juices.
4. Add the chopped onion, sliced carrots, sliced celery, and minced garlic.
5. Pour in the chicken broth, ensuring that all ingredients are covered.
6. Add the bay leaf, ground black pepper, and salt.
7. Cover the slow cooker and set it to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
8. Once cooked, remove the bay leaf, taste, and adjust seasoning as necessary. Serve hot and enjoy!

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