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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.