Italian Chili

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups onion, diced
1/2 pound pepperoni stick, cubed
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (26 ounce) jar tomato sauce
1 cup chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can cannelloni beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons chili powder, or more to taste
Red pepper flakes, to taste
Salt, to taste

Sauté sausage in oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. When brown, drain off fat and add onions, pepperoni and garlic; cook 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce and broth, bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 20 minutes. Stir in beans and seasoning and simmer until heated through.

Makes 12 cups

Per serving: 277 calories, 16 grams fat, 5 grams saturated fat, 31 milligrams cholesterol, 19 grams carbohydrates, 14 grams protein, 1187 milligrams sodium, 5 grams fiber