Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Birds recipes category.
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
5 cups water
1/2 pound cubed cooked turkey
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 medium carrots, shredded
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup dry vermouth or turkey broth
5 TSPs turkey bouillon granules
4 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 TSPs minced fresh thyme or 1/2 TSP dried thyme
1/4 TSP fennel seed, crushed
1 TSP dried lavender flowers, optional
1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Additional fresh thyme, optional
In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
Transfer to a 4- or 5 quart slow cooker.
Add the water, turkey, beans, carrots, onion, vermouth, bouillon, garlic, thyme, fennel and if desired, lavender.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until heated through.
Divide among bowls; sprinkle with bacon.
If desired, top with additional fresh thyme.
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