White Bean Chili

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 med. onion chopped
• 2 med. carrots chopped
• 2 med. celery stalks, chopped
• 2 lg. garlic cloves minced
• 1 package of smoked sausage or meat of your choice
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. cumin
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/8 tsp dried sage(or fresh if available)
• 1c. chicken/beef broth
• 1 28oz can peeled tomatoes
• 2 cans great northern or cannelini beans
• grated cheddar cheese
• fresh cilantro

Cook onions, carrots, celery and garlic until tender. Cook sausage and add to vegetables. Blend in spices and stir for a few minutes. Add broth and tomatoes with liquid and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally for approx 1 hour. Add beans and heat through. Serve and garnish with cheese and cilantro.