Sandra Lee Slow Cooker Black Bean And Sausage Soup

This is wicked easy and very delicious. Great for winter evening dinners. We like it was a green salad and crusty bread to dip in the soup.

Rinse and sort black beans.

In a large bowl , place beans and cover with water 2 inches above beans.

Let soak for 8 hours and then drain.

In a slow cooker , stir in all ingredients except tomatoes , hot sauce and green onions.

Let cook for 10 hours on low heat or until beans are tender.

Using a stick blender , partially puree mixture.

Add tomatoes , hot sauce and stir.

Pour in bowl and sprinkle with green onions.

dried black beans, onion soup mix, water, smoked sausage, carrot, celery, salt, bay leaves, crushed tomatoes, hot sauce, green onion