Sausage-Bean Chowder

This is a great soup for those chilly days.Serve with some yummy rolls for a great meal.

1 lb ground sausage
1 onion chopped
16 oz can chopped tomatoes undrained
1 bag great northern beans rinsed and drained - I like to soak mine in water overnight
1 potato chopped
1/2 t dried basil
2 cups water

In a lg skillet brown sausage and onion together and drain grease. Place sausage mixture in slow cook and add the remaining ingds.Cook on low 5 to 6 hours

* For a tangy twist drizzle some balsamic vinegar in while soup simmers