11 lb. package smoked sausage (beef or turkesliced in small pieces.
11 lb. can diced tomatoes
1/2cupchopped celery
1small green pepperchopped
1small onionchopped
11 lb. package frozen chopped okra
11 lb. can chicken broth
3tablespoonsolive oil
2 1/2cupswater
1/2cupminute ricewhite or brown
1teaspoonpepperregular or cayenne
1teaspoondry mustard
1teaspoonpaprika
1teaspoonground sage
1teaspooncumin
1teaspoonthyme
1teaspoonparsley flakes
2bay leaves
Instructions
Brown sausage, onion, and green pepper in olive oil and add to slow cooker along with the rest of the ingredients. Cook on high for four hours or low for six hours. This is a hearty and filling soup. Makes about 3 quarts.