Slow Cooker White Beans and Sausage

 I found this recipe when I was looking up how to use great northern white beans. I didn't take a picture--darn. Next time. 

1 1/2 lbs. smoked turkey sausage, sliced (or pork sausage--and I used bulk instead)

Oil (to saute)

1 small onion, chopped

1 small green pepper, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 lb. dry white beans such as Great Northern, rinsed and picked over

32 oz. low-sodium chicken broth (I used stock)

1 1/2 cups water

1 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme

1 Tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary

1/4 tsp. black pepper

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add sliced sausage (you can use oil if you want).

Cook until browned on both sides, stirring occasionally. (For the bulk sausage, I just browned it.) Remove sausage and add to slow-cooker. In the same skillet, add some oil and saute onion, pepper and garlic for 3-4 minutes. Transfer to slow-cooker. Add remaining ingredients to slow-cooker. Cook on low 7-8 hours, until the beans begin to break down. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve hot.