12 ounce(s) sweet italian chicken sausage about 4 links  | 
                                                1 teaspoon(s) minced garlic  | 
                                                1 teaspoon(s) dried thyme  | 
                                                1/2 teaspoon(s) pepper  | 
                                                2 cup(s) diced tomatoes  | 
                                                2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh basil  | 
                                                2 carrots chopped  | 
                                                15 ounce(s) can great northern white beans  | 
                                                14 ounce(s) chicken broth  |