Crock Pot Bean Medley and Sausage Stew

This is another simple recipe I came up with using some ingredients that became available on island.

• Ready In: 5 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 300  g  frozen oregon  bean medley
• 150  g  frozen assorted bell peppers (julienned-style)
• 1⁄2 large onion (quartered and sliced)
• 250  g  spicy sausage (cut to bite size)
• 5  slices bacon (julienned)
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 2  tablespoons tomato paste
• 1  tablespoon  minced garlic
• 1  tablespoon parsley flakes
• 1  teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sage
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1  teaspoon white pepper
• 1  teaspoon soy sauce
• 2  cups chicken broth or 2  cups bouillon
• 1⁄4 cup flour

Directions

1. Place all the ingredients, except bouillon and flour, into the crock pot.
2. Thoroughly mix flour into chicken broth.
3. Pour mixture over ingredients in the crock pot.
4. Cover and cook on high for 5 to 6 hours, stirring occasionally.
5. ***For a quick and tasty lunch, combine the Bean Medley and Sausage Stew with a toasted combo “baby cheese”, onion cheese, and mushroom cheese sandwich.