Sweet Potato Corn Chowder

INGREDIENTS

12 oz

andouille, kielbasa or smoked pork sausage, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices

large onion, chopped (1 cup)

stalks celery, chopped (1 cup)

1 tbsp

minced garlic (6 cloves)

3 tbsp

all-purpose flour

1 1/2 tsp

ground cumin

1 1/2 tsp

chili powder

1 tsp

Cajun or Creole seasoning

6 cups

chicken broth

16 - ounce package frozen whole kernel corn or 3 cups fresh sweet corn kernels

2 cups

1/2-inch cubes peeled sweet potato (about 2 small)

12 oz

skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 3/4-inch pieces

1 cup

whipping cream

1 tsp

freshly ground black pepper