White Bean Kielbasa & Kale Stew

Now that the temperature has caught up with the season I'm in the mood for stew.  There's nothing like a steaming bowl of goodness paired with a bright wine and some crusty bread.  This hearty stew is super simple to make and allows you to dust off your slow cooker.  As with most recipes, the amounts and ingredients can easily be adjusted to suit your taste.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb White Beans, sifted through for any stones
• 12 to 16 oz Kielbasa, halved and cut into 1/2" pieces
• Any smoked sausage of your choosing would work here
• I used Kielbasy from a local Farm Market
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
• 1 - 14 oz can diced tomatoes, including juice
• I used Muir Glen's Fire Roasted
• 4 C Low Sodium Chicken Broth
• 1 C Water
• 1 t dried Rosemary
• 1 bunch Kale, cleaned & chopped

Combine all but the Kale in your slow cooker.  Cook 6 - 8 hours on Low or until the beans are done.  Add in the Kale and stir to wilt the leaves.  Eat hot.