58 oz fat-free chicken broth -- four 14.5 oz cans 6 oz dry pinto beans (about 1 cup) 6 oz dry split peas (about 1 cup) 16 oz low-fat sausage -- smoked, or reduced-fat kielbasa, cut in half lengthwise and then sliced 4 medium carrot(s) -- chopped 3 medium celery -- stalks, chopped 1 large onion(s) -- chopped 1 tsp thyme 14 1/2 oz canned diced tomatoes -- undrained
Mix all ingredients, except tomatoes, in a 5 to 6-quart slow cooker (crockpot).
Cover and cook on low-heat setting at least 6 hours or until beans are tender.
Stir in tomatoes; cover and cook on high-heat setting until heated through, about 15 minutes more. Yields about 1 heaping cup per serving.
