Chicken And Sausage

3 md Carrots; 1/2" pieces

1 md Onion; chop

1/2 c Water

6 oz Can tomato paste

1/2 c Dry red wine

1 ts Garlic powder

1/2 ts Dried thyme; crush

1/8 ts Ground cloves

2 Bay leaves

2 cn Navy beans; drain, 15oz ea

4 Frozen chicken breast

-halves; skin, bone 1/2 lb Cooked Polish sausage; 1/4"

-slice

Use frozen chicken pieces so chicken cooks tender but not over done. In small saucepan, bring carrots, onions, and water to a boil. Simmer covered 5 minutes. Transfer to 3 1/4 to 4 quart crockpot. Stir in tomato paste, wine, and seasonings; add beans. Place frozen chicken on top of bean mixture. Place sausage on top of chicken. Cover. Cook on low heat setting for 9-10 hours or HIGH heat for 5 1/2 to 6 hours. Do not cook for less time. This long cooking time is necessary when starting with frozen chicken. Before serving, remove bay leaves and skim off fat. MM Waldine Van Geffen vghc42a@prodigy.com.

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