1 lb. smoked sausage, cut in half and sliced
1 cup sliced celery
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1/2 tsp. dried rosemary leaves, crushed
2 (15.5 oz.) cans great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15.5 oz.) can light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 oz.) can diced, peeled tomatoes, undrained
1 tsp. brown sugar
1/4 cup sliced green onion
water to desired consistency

Brown sausage and set aside. Reserve 1/2 teaspoon drippings in a large saucepan and add celery, onion, garlic, thyme and rosemary. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add cooked sausage and remaining ingredients except green onions. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Top each serving with sliced green onions.

Makes 8 (1 cup) servings.