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                                            Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 12  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    I usually make double batch of this meaty vegetable soup and freeze some in serving-size containers. It makes a nice meal for busy days or unexpected guests. Emily Chaney, Penobscot, Maine Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                4-1/2 cups water  |  
                                                2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained  |  
                                                1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained  |  
                                                1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained  |  
                                                1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained  |  
                                                2 medium green peppers, chopped  |  
                                                2 medium onions, chopped  |  
                                                2 celery ribs, chopped  |  
                                                1 medium zucchini, sliced  |  
                                                2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules  |  
                                                2 garlic cloves, minced  |  
                                                2-1/2 teaspoons chili powder  |  
                                                2 teaspoons dried basil  |  
                                                1-1/2 teaspoons salt  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon pepper  |  
                                                2 bay leaves  |  
                                                3/4 pound johnsonville® polish kielbasa sausage or smoked polish sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, combine all ingredients except the sausage. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add sausage and heat through. Discard bay leaves. Yield: 12 servings (about 3 quarts).                              | 
                         
                         
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