One-Pot Chipotle Chili

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp canola or extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 large chicken sausage link (e.g., Hillshire Farm), cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 medium green and/or red bell peppers, seeds removed and finely chopped
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 dried bay leaf
• 4 whole chipotle chilies in adobo sauce (adjust to taste for heat level)
• 2 cans (28 oz each) diced tomatoes, with juice
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cans (15 oz each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• ½ tsp sea salt
• 1 tbsp chili powder (optional, for extra heat)