2 (16 ounce) cans of large butter beans (or lima beans)  | 
                                                1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce  | 
                                                4 carrots, peeled & shredded  | 
                                                0.5 (12 ounce) bag frozen spinach  | 
                                                1 small onion, peeled and diced  | 
                                                1/2 cup chopped fresh thyme (or dried equivalent)  | 
                                                1 tablespoon crushed garlic  | 
                                                9 ounces andouille sausages, sliced on an angle (i substitute turkey sausage to bring the fat down)  |