Black Bean and Kielbasa Chili

Ingredients:

• 2 TBS Olive oil
• 1-2 Lbs Kielbasa cut into small (1/4" - ?") cubes
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 red peppers, chopped
• 2 large cloves of garlic, minced
• 3 cans (15 oz) black beans, washed
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
• 2-3 TBS chili powder
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 TBS red wine vinegar
• 3 bay leaves
• 1-2 tsp oregano
• 2 tsp ground cumin

Brown kielbasa in olive oil, transfer with slotted spoon to a 3-4 quart pot. Sauteacute; onion, peppers and garlic until they begin to brown (10 minutes). Add to the pot.

Add beans, chicken broth, tomatoes and spices to the pot and heat to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 30 minutes.

Remove cover and continue to simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serve topped with sour cream. For extra taste, grate a small amount of lime rind into the sour cream and mix prior to topping the chili.