Slow Cooker Hearty Tomato, Sausage and Bean Soup

• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 1 celery rib, finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped (optional)
• 1 hot green chili pepper (optional)
• 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 Italian sausages, casings removed
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 14 teaspoon salt
• 14 teaspoon pepper
• 2 (400 ml) cans whole tomatoes
• 1 (540 ml) can navy beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup sodium-reduced chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 13 cup chopped fresh oregano or 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

1. Put the vegetables in the slow cooker.
2. Sautee the onion and sausage until sausage is browned and onion clear, about 6 minutes.
3. Add garlic and seasoning and sautee another minute.
4. Tip into the slowcooker.
5. Pour tomatoes into the slowcooker, breaking up with spoon.
6. Add beans, chicken broth, water, oregano and sugar.
7. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

carrot, celery, red bell pepper, green chili pepper, vegetable oil, onion, italian sausages, garlic, salt, pepper, tomatoes, chicken broth, water, fresh oregano, sugar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/slow-cooker-hearty-tomato-sausage-and-bean-soup-508342 (may not work)