spicey kielbasa soup

* 1/2 pound reduced-fat smoked turkey kielbasa, sliced
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 1 medium green pepper, chopped
* 1 celery ribs with leaves, thinly sliced
* 4 garlic cloves, minced
* 2 (14.5 ounce) cans reduced sodium chicken broth
* 1 (15.5 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
* 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, cut up
* 1 small zucchini, sliced
* 1 medium carrot, shredded
* 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
* 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper

in a nonstick skillet cook kielbasa over medium heat until lightly browned. add onion, green pepper celery and garlic. cook and stir for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. transfer to slow cooker. stir in remaining ingredients. cook for 8-9 hours.

Number of Servings: 5

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user WULFBOURNE.