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Smoky Chipotle Butternut and Sausage Chili

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Photo by Jessica Parrish

This cozy chili is packed with Italian sausage, butternut squash, tomatoes and beans. It’s given a smoky twist with ground chipotle pepper and it perfect for a cool fall night! Created by Jess of Flying on Jess Fuel.

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Sponsored by Hunt’s® Tomatoes, Created by Jessica Parrish of [Flying on Jess Fuel](http://jessfuel.com/2015/11/02/smoky-chipotle-butternut-and-sausage-chili/

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