Zippy Bean Stew

• 2 15 oz. cans kidney beans, drained
• 1 15 oz. can black beans, drained
• 1 15 oz. can white beans, drained
• 1 qt. fresh or canned tomatoes, chopped
• 1 can chicken broth
• 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 1 c. chopped mushrooms
• 3 or 4 garlic cloves
• 1/2 or 3/4 lb. chopped smoked sausage or beef
• 1 tsp. dried basil
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp. salt, to taste
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 to 3/4 tsp. crushed red pepper

1. If using fresh tomatoes, cook with onions, mushrooms and garlic in 3 qt. saucepan until nearly tender.
2. Add broth and beans with the chopped meat.
3. Add seasonings and bring to a boil. Simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour covered.
4. Makes 8 to 10 nice servings.

kidney beans, black beans, white beans, tomatoes, chicken broth, onion, mushrooms, garlic, sausage, basil, italian seasoning, salt, pepper, red pepper

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=50308 (may not work)