Turkey Kielbasa Bean Soup

Ingredients:

• 2/3 pound dry pinto beans
• 1 package (13oz) turkey kielbasa
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 3 cups water

Directions:

Soak beans for 8 hours or more. Cut kielbasa into 1/2-inch pieces. Combine soaked beans and kielbasa with carrots, onion and celery in the slow cooker. Add cumin, bay leaves, garlic, parsley and thyme. Cover with chicken broth and water. Gently stir to mix. Cook on low for 8 hours. Serve hot!