Sweet & Heat Pumpkin Chili

Ingredients

• 3/4 pound hot Italian sausage

• 1/2 pound regular bulk sausage

• 1–1/2 cup sweet potatoes, cut in small cubes

• 1 cup onion, chopped

• 1 red bell pepper, cut in small cubes

• 1-1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced

• 1-1/2 Tablespoons chili powder

• 1-1/2 teaspoons cumin

• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1-1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

• 1- 15oz. can chopped Mexican Tomatoes plus jalapeños, undrained

• 1- 15oz. can fire roasted tomatoes, undrained

• 1- 15oz. can pumpkin purée

• 1- 15oz. can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

• 32oz. chicken stock/broth

• Garnish each bowl with sour cream, sliced avocado & thinly shredded Kale

Directions

• In a large soup kettle, brown all the sausage and scoop out sausage with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel. Leave about 1 Tablespoon of sausage drippings in the pan, and add cubed sweet potatoes

• Sauté over medium high heat for about 3 minutes

• Add onion & red bell pepper, garlic and then all the seasonings

• Stir over heat for 2-3 minutes and then add the chicken broth

• Add the tomatoes, rinsed and drained kidney beans and pumpkin

• Simmer for 15-20 minutes

• Garnish each bowl with sour cream, avocado & shredded kale

• We love each bowl served with a hearty grilled cheese sandwich!