Ingredients

• ½ lb. Polish or German sausage or low-fat turkey sausage
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 c. celery, sliced
• 2 c. peeled carrots, sliced
• 1 (15.5-oz.) can red beans with liquid (may substitute soaked dry beans; refer to “How to Cook Dry Edible Beans”)
• 2 c. water

Directions

Slice sausage into ¼-inch thick rounds and fry in a large skillet until brown. Add onion and brown. Drain off fat. In a large pan, combine sausage and onions with the rest of the ingredients. Cover and simmer 45 to 60 minutes.

Makes 6-8 servings.