Easy Bean and Kielbasa Soup

 

1/2

package (20-oz size) 15- or 16-dried bean soup mix, sorted and rinsed

1

package (16 oz) smoked kielbasa sausage, cut lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise into slices

2

cartons (32 oz each) Progresso® chicken broth (8 cups)

4

medium carrots, chopped (2 cups)

3

medium stalks celery, chopped (1 1/2 cups)

1

large onion, chopped (1 cup)

2

tablespoons tomato paste

1/2

teaspoon salt

1

teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1/2

teaspoon pepper

1

can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained

• 1 In 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except tomatoes.
• 2 Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
• 3 Stir in tomatoes. Increase heat setting to High. Cover and cook about 15 minutes or until hot.