Italian Black Bean Soup

Italian Black Bean Soup 

2 cups dry black beans, rinsed and checked

½ medium onion, chopped

½ lb. Italian-style sausage

1 15oz can Italian-style diced tomatoes

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 tsp. dried crushed basil

2 cups baby spinach leaves

Salt and pepper to taste 

Soak beans overnight in cold water.  Drain and place in a medium slow cooker.  Cover with warm water and cook on high for 4 hours stirring occasionally.  Brown sausage with onion and drain away any fat.  Add to beans along with tomatoes, garlic and basil.  Cook one more hour. 

Stir in spinach leaves and serve.