Instructions: In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until the carrots are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Add sausage and cook 2 more minutes. Stir in red kidney beans, Great Northern beans, undrained tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cover the skillet and reduce heat to low. Simmer 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. To serve, remove and discard bay leaves and sprinkle with parsley.

Makes 4 servings.

Economical roundout: Italian or French Bread. Cost per serving = $.95.

NOTES : Lynn Thomas at TNT posted this one about a month ago. I just made it tonight and it is WONDERFUL. I adapted the ingredients to the size of my cans and brands to get the right nutritional analysis, and Weight Watchers Points (3). I have a pretty good sized appetite and I ate 2 servings and Im stuffed.

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