INGREDIENTS
- 1 smoked sausage (kielbasa), about 12-16 ounces
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium apple cored and chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 3/4 teaspoons dried sage
- 1 14 1/2-oz. can diced tomatoes in juice
- 1 15-oz. can Great Northern beans drained
- 1 10-oz. package frozen baby lima beans thawed
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups seasoned croutons
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley chopped
PREPARATION
In large heavy skillet, sauté onion and garlic in oil over medium-high heat; stir in apple, herbs, tomatoes, beans, broth and tomato paste. Stir to blend well. Add sausage. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to a simmer and simmer for 20-30 minutes until thoroughly heated. Serve topped with croutons and chopped parsley.
Serves 6.