Turkey Sausage Stew

apologize for the bad pic, you get the point though right?

Source: Fix It and Forget It Lightly , for the slow cooker.

Serves: 6 large servings

If you like Pasta e Fagioli soup at Olive Garden (my personal fav) then you will LOVE this soup. I have tried many times to imitate that soup but have never found one like it... until now. It's always when you are not looking for things that you find them, right? Try this one, I promise you won't be disappointed!

1/2 lb. turkey sausage (removed from casing)
1 large onion chopped
2 cloves garlic
3/4 c. carrots
1/2 c. celery, chopped
10.5 oz can fat free, chicken broth
3 cans chopped tomatoes (I used one can italian stewed tomatoes and 2 cans chopped, the smaller cans, not the super big ones)
1 tsp basil
1 tsp oregano (I don't like oregano unless it's lasagna, so I did not put any in)
1/4 tsp salt
15 oz navy beans (white beans)
1 cup shell pasta
1/2 c. low fat parm cheese.

1. Brown turkey with onion and garlic. Drain well.
2. Combine all ingredients except cheese and pasta.
3. Cook on low 6-8 hours
4. Ten minutes before serving, cook pasta and add it to the soup.

only 280 calories per serving