Sausage Bean Stew

When I need a hot meal that comes together quickly, this is what we make.  The recipe is from Quick Cooking Annual Recipes 1999.

• 1 pound smoked sausage, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 2 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
• 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) lima beans, drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• Hot cooked rice, optional

In a large saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients.  Heat through.  Serve in bowls over rice, if desired.  Yield:  6-8 servings (2 quarts)