Sausage and White Bean Cassoulet

Sausage and White Bean Cassoulet

adapted from Southern Living 2007 Annual Recipes

serves 6

Prep time:  10 min

Cook time:  slow cooker 8 hours

2 (16-oz) cans Great Northern beans, undrained

1 (28-oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained

1 (14-oz) package smoked turkey sausage, sliced

3/4 cup chicken broth

3 medium carrots, sliced

1 cup chopped onion

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 bay leaf

1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Combine first 11 ingredients in a 5-quart slow cooker.

Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until vegetables are tender.  Remove and discard bay leaf.

Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese before serving.