1 pound bulk Italian sausage — or
Kielbasa — cut into pieces 1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic — minced
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 16 oz can whole tomatoes — undrained, chopped
1 14.5 oz can beef broth
1 15 oz can black beans — undrained
1 15 oz can butter beans — undrained
grated Parmesan cheese — garnish
In a skillet, brown sausage, onion, and garlic. Drain fat. Transfer to Crock- Pot. Stir in remaining ingredients except for the Parmesan cheee. Cover and c ook on Low 6 to 8 hours or on High 3 to 4 hours. Ladle into bowls and top serv ings with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Serves 6