Sweet Potato Chili

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

1 bell pepper, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp. tomato paste

1 lb. kosher Italian sausage

1 tbsp. chili powder

1 tsp. dried oregano

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 tsp. cayenne

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed into 1″ pieces

3 c. kosher chicken broth

1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes

Freshly chopped parsley, for serving

DIRECTIONS

In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and bell pepper and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more, then add tomato paste and stir until well coated. Add sausage and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon until no longer pink, 7 minutes. Add chili powder, oregano, garlic powder, and cayenne and season with salt and pepper.
Add sweet potatoes, broth, and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer, covered, until sweet potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
Garnish with parsley before serving.