Gourmet Sausage, Spinach and White Bean Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 packet of Italian Pork Gourmet Sausages
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 3 cups baby spinach
• 2 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• salt and pepper to taste

• Thinly slice sausages and heat oil in large frypan over medium to high heat.  Add sausages and cook stirring frequently until lightly browned.
• Place all ingredients except spinach into slow cooker, stir gently, season with salt and pepper and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours.
• When ready, stir in spinach until wilted and serve.