Hearty 3 bean & Sausage Crock pot meal

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds hot Italian sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup water
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, optional
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, optional
• Hot cooked Basmati rice

Directions

• In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 12 ingredients. Sprinkle with oregano and thyme if desired. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 4-1/2 hours or until heated through. Discard bay leaf. Serve with Basmati rice.