Berry Spinach Salad with Citrus Poppy Seed Dressing

8 ounces cooked hot or sweet Italian chicken sausage, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 onion, chopped fine
4-6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
8 ounces whit mushrooms, trimmed and quartered
8 ounces (1 1/4 cups) 15-bean soup mix, flavoring packet discarded, rinsed and picked over
2 bay leaves
salt and pepper
4 ounces (4 cups) baby spinach

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