Sausage & Black Bean Chili

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. bulk sausage

• 3/4 lb. bulk Italian sausage

• 1 cup onions, chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1-1/2 jalapeno peppers, seeded & minced

• 2 (15oz.) cans black beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 (28oz.) whole tomatoes, pureed in blender

• 1-1/4 cup tomato juice

• 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

• 4 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

• 1 teaspoon cumin

• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasonings

• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt

• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

• 2 bay leaves

• 3 cups rice, cooked

• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

• In a large frying pan, combine sausage, onions, garlic and peppers

• Cook until sausage is browned and thoroughly cooked

• Stir in remaining ingredients except cooked rice and shredded cheese

• Simmer on low heat for 30-40 minutes

• In soup bowls, place hot, cooked rice and then layer with chili

• Sprinkle with cheese