Great Northern Bean Stew

It seems like this family favorite recipe came from an old Pillsbury Bake-Off Cookbook, but I'm not certain. I only know that we enjoy this quick-to-make and delicious stew often on brisk fall and winter evenings.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb pork sausage
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 1  cup  thinly sliced carrot
• 2  cups  chopped cabbage
• 1  tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, drained
• 1⁄2 tablespoon vinegar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon  hot pepper sauce

Directions

1. Cook sausage in heavy stockpot; add onions and carrots when sausage is half-cooked; cook and stir until sausage is done; drain fat from pot.
2. Add all remaining ingredients and bring to boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes until vegetables are tender; add up to 1 cup of water until stew is desired consistency; heat through and serve.