12 Bean Soup Lite

Ingredients

2  cups washed & drained bean mix 2  lb. Low Fat, smoked sausage (diced)
1  tbs. Tony's seasoning 1-1/4  tsp. salt
2  tbs. parsley flakes 1/4  tsp. black pepper
1  large chopped onion 1  cup chopped celery
2  cloves minced garlic 16  oz. can stewed tomatoes
1  chopped chili pepper 1/4 cup lemon juice

Preparation

Wash & drain dried bean mix.  Place in a large bowl & cover with water to 2 inches above beans.  Soak overnight.  Drain & place in a crock pot.  Add 2 quarts water, Tony's seasoning, & salt.  Bring to a boil, cover & cook 2 hours on high temperature. Add remaining ingredients & cook over medium heat until tender (6 to 8 hrs.)  Stir occasionally.  Serve over rice.