Touchdown Italian Sausage Chili

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Warm, hearty and full of great Johnsonville Italian Sausage, this is one chili that scores big points with the crowd. Make it the day before for easy serving and even more flavor!

  • Servings: 12

Touchdown Italian Sausage Chili

What you need

  • 1pkg.
    (19 oz.) Johnsonville® Italian Sausage Links
  • 1cup
    onion, chopped
  • 3
    celery ribs, cut into 1/2-in. pieces
  • 1large
    sweet red pepper, cut into 1-in. pieces
  • 1Tbsp.
    garlic, minced
  • 3Tbsp.
    olive oil
  • 1large
    yellow pepper, cut into 1-in. pieces
  • 1large
    green pepper, cut into 1-in. pieces
  • 3cans
    (14-1/2 oz. each) Italian recipe stewed tomatoes
  • 1can
    (16 oz.) dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1can
    (15 oz.) butter beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1can
    (6 oz.) tomato paste
  • 3/4cup
    black olives, sliced
  • 1/4cup
    cream sherry (optional)
  • 1Tbsp.
    fresh basil, chopped
  • 1-1/2tsp.
    baking cocoa
  • 1/2 to 1tsp.
    pepper

Preparation

  • 1
    Grill Italian sausage according to package directions; cut into half moon slices and set aside.
  • 2
    In a soup kettle, sauté the onion, celery, sweet peppers and garlic in oil until tender.
  • 3
    Add sausage and the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
  • 4
    Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until flavors are blended.

Touchdown Italian Sausage Chili