Spicy Sausage Stew

Description
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 1 tablespoon olive oil
 * ½ pound spicy smoked sausage, diced
 * 1 medium onion, chopped
 * 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
 * 1 rib celery, chopped
 * 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
 * 1 teaspoon chili powder
 * ½ teaspoon cumin
 * 3 cups low-fat and low-sodium chicken broth
 * 1 x 15 to 16-ounce can white beans, drained and rinsed
 * 1 x 6¾-ounce can corn, drained
 * 6 cups cooked rice
 * cilantro or parsley for garnish

Directions

 * 1) Heat oil in 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat until hot.
 * 2) Add sausage, onion, carrot, celery, pepper, chili powder and cumin.
 * 3) Cook, stirring 5 to 7 minutes unitl onions are tender.
 * 4) Add broth, beans and corn.
 * 5) Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Serve over rice; sprinkle with cilantro or parsley.