Italian Bean Soup

This is a nicely warming soup for a chilly day.  The fennel seed adds an interesting flavor!

Ingredients:

2Tbsp dried white beans (Northern or Navy)
1/4 cup chopped mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped carrots
1/4 cup chopped parsnips
1/4 cup diced tomatos
1/4 cup corn
1/4 cup lima beans
1Tbsp dried split peas
1 cup water
1/4 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp fennel seed
salt
pepper

Directions:

Place all ingredients in the baby crock pot and cook on low until the beans are tender, approximately 6 hours.