1½cupschopped sweet peppersuse variety of colours, about half of 3 peppers
1hot pepper, seeded and finely dicedremove seeds and vein for less heat
1clovegarlic, minced
6large mushrooms, sliced
1cupchicken broth
1Tbspcornstarch
3peachespeeled and chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1handful fresh chopped parsley
fresh snipped chives
Instructions
Heat dutch oven on stovetop and add fennel seeds to dry pot. Toast until slightly fragrant. Remove seeds to cool.
Add olive oil to pot and add diced onion. Saute until golden.
Add sausage rounds and sear on medium-high heat until they start to brown.
Add garlic, chopped peppers, mushrooms and fennel seeds. Saute for a minute or two, just to start the cooking process. Season with salt and pepper.
Increase heat and add chicken broth. Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes. May also be cooked in an oven at 350° for about an hour.
Meanwhile peel and chop peaches. Stir cornstarch into a few tablespoons of water. Add to pot, cover and cook another 30 minutes until sauce is thickened and reduced.