Ingredients

• 12 ounces andouille, kielbasa or smoked pork sausage, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices
  
• 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
  
• 2 stalks celery, chopped (1 cup)
  
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic (6 cloves)
  
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  
• 1 teaspoon Cajun or Creole seasoning
  
• 6 cups chicken broth
  
• 1 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 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
  
• 1 cup whipping cream
  
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper