Sausage and White Bean Stew

Ingredients:

1 lb Italian Style turkey or chicken sausage

4 cloves of garlic (minced)

1/2 medium yellow onion (chopped)

3/4 cup carrots (grated)

1 T basil (minced)

1/4 tsp each salt, pepper, and garlic powder

1 large can or 2 small cans petite diced tomatoes or crushed tomatoes (28 oz)

16 ounces chicken broth

2 cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (30 oz)

1/3 cup parsley (finely chopped)

1/4 cup water

Directions:

Heat sausage in non-stick skillet. Break apart, cooking until browned. Add garlic, onion, carrots, basil, salt and pepper. Cook 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Add beans, parsley, and water. Simmer 5-10 minutes. Serve with grated parmesan cheese.