13 bean stew

Hearty stew meal perfect for a cold winter day

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Brown sausage. Place in large slow cooker. Lightly deglaze pan and put deglaze in slow cooker.

Step 2

Add all other ingredients to cooker and mix, except chard, lemon, and optional toppings.

Step 3

Set cooker on low for 4-5 hours, or high 2-3 hours.

Step 4

Remove bay leaf and thyme sprigs. Stir in chard. Continue to cook on low for 20 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in juice from 1/4 fresh lemon into soup or to desired taste. Spoon into bowls and top with optional toppings and lemon wedges. Serve with warm rosemary bread.