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Caribbean Spicy Chicken Sausage and Squash Chowder

ingredients

2 tsp olive oil

1/2 cup cubed peeled sweet potato

1 cup chopped red bell pepper

1 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup celery

1 tbsp bottled minced garlic

2 tsp minced peeled fresh ginger

2 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp curry powder

1/2 tsp ground allspice

1/4 tsp round cinnamon

2 tbsp brown sugar

2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (1/2 inch)

4 cups fat-free less-sodium chicken broth

2 tsp dried thyme

2 bay leaves

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

1 - 14.5oz. can of diced tomatoes, undrained

1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1 - 12oz. package of Spicy Jalapeno Chicken Sausage, sliced

Directions

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add potato and next 5 ingredients (through ginger); saute 5 minutes. Stir in cumin and next 3 ingredients (through cinnamon); saute 30 seconds. Stir in sugar. Stir in squash and next 3 ingredients (through thyme); bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 12 minutes or until squash is tender. Stir in tomatoes and beans; simmer 5 minutes. Add cilantro and sliced sausage; cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Discard bay leaves.