Streamlined Cassoulet

Ingredients

• 1 large (1/2 lb.) onion, chopped
• 2 large carrots, thinly sliced
• 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can chicken broth
• 2/3 c. red wine
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 tsp. liquid hot pepper seasoning
• 2 cans (14 oz. each) white kidney beans (cannellini), drained
• 2 whole chicken breasts, skinned, boned and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 lb. turkey kielbasa sausage, cubed