Ingredients
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1 (15 ounce) can white beans, undrained
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1/2 cup vegetable juice or 1/2 cup tomato juice
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2 medium carrots, scrubbed, sliced into 1/2 inch thick slices
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2 celery ribs, cut into fourths
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 bay leaves
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1 teaspoon basil, crushed
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1 teaspoon oregano, crushed
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2 -3 frozen boneless skinless chicken thighs
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8 ounces smoked turkey or 8 ounces chicken sausage
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salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine the beans, tomato juice, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaves, and spices.
- Cut the sausages in half lengthwise and slice, stir into beans.
- Place the frozen chicken thighs on top of the bean mixture.
- Cover; cook on low-heat for 8 to 10 hours.
- Remove bay leaves, stir, adjust seasonings as desired and serve.