1 package (20 oz.) 15- or 16-dried bean soup mix, sorted and rinsed
1/2 lb. smoked beef sausage ring, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 large onion, chopped (1 c.)
10 cup water
1 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1 tsp. salt
1/s tsp. pepper
2 medium carrots, shredded (1 1/3 c.)
1 can (14 1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
Mix all ingredients except carrots and tomatoes in 5- to 6-quart slow
cooker. Cover and cook on high heat setting 8 to 10 hours or until beans
are tender. Stir in carrots and tomatoes. Cover and cook on high heat
setting about 15 minutes longer or until hot. 12 servings.