slow cooker tuscan sausage and bean soup

this is one of my favorite recipes. it’s great cold weather food. thanks to weight watchers for this one!

ingredients

16 oz turkey italian style sausage links – cut in 1/2″ pieces
2 garlic clove(s), minced
1 medium onion(s), chopped
1 medium carrot(s), chopped
1 medium stalk celery, chopped
4 cup kale, chopped
3 cup fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
15 1/2 oz red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
15 1/2 oz canned great northern beans, drained and rinsed
14 1/2 oz diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 cup dry red wine, or water

directions

put the turkey sausage in the crockpot first. pile everything else on top and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.

delicious!!