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2 ounces cooked turkey kielbasa, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions
1. Lightly coat a 4-quart Dutch oven with cooking spray. Preheat over medium-high heat. Cook and stir pork in Dutch oven about 3 minutes or until pork is browned. Add the onion, carrots, and garlic; cook about 5 minutes or until onion is tender. (If necessary, add the oil.)



2. Stir beans, tomatoes, chicken broth, water, kielbasa, thyme, and pepper into Dutch oven; heat to boiling. Bake, covered, in a 325°F oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until pork and carrots are tender. To serve, sprinkle each serving with parsley.

Range-top method: Prepare as directed above, except instead of baking, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the pork and carrots are tender.

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