Instructions: Soak beans overnight. Drain. In crockpot, cover beans with water. Add all other ingredients except sausage. Cover and cook on high 1 hour; turn to low and cook 7 to 10 hours. Stir once or twice during cooking.

One hour before serving, check texture of soup. If too thin, mash some of the beans. Add sliced kielbasa. Cook 1 hour more. Serve with rice or bread.

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