Cannellini Alla Catania

1 pound Dried canellini beans

OR white northern 6 cups Water

2 Hot Italian sausages -- sliced

1 large Onion -- chopped

1 large Garlic clove -- minced

2 large Tomatoes

(ripe/peel/chop 1 Bay leaf -- crumbled

1/2 teaspoon Thyme -- crumbled

1/2 teaspoon Basil -- crumbled

3 Strips orange rind (1in)

1 teaspoon Salt

1/4 teaspoon Pepper

1 teaspoon Instant beef broth (Bouilli)

1. Pick over bans and rinse. Cover beans with water in a large kettle;

bring to boiling; cover; cook 2 minutes; remove from heat; let stand 1 hour. Pour into an electric slow cooker. 2. Brown sausages in a small skillet; push to one side; saute onion and garlic in same pan until soft; stir in tomato, bay leaf, thyme, basil, orange strips, saltand pepper and instant beef broth; brint to boiling; stir into beans; cover. 3. Cook on low for 10 hours or on high for 5 hours or unti beans are tender.