Serves 9 - 1 cup each
- 3/4 lb (12 oz) hot Italian sausage, cut into 1/2″ thick slices
- 1 medium green pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 stalk celery, sliced
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 can (14 oz) beef broth
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cans (15.5 oz each) kidney beans, drained, rinsed
- Crackers
- Cook sausage, pepper and celery in large saucepan on medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, stirring frequently; drain.
- Add flour; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in broth, tomatoes with their liquid and beans. Bring to boil; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve with crackers
Substitute: Prepare as directed, using your favorite variety of canned beans.
