– 3 1/2 cups chicken broth (low sodium)

– 1/2 cup hot water

– 1 cup black beans (dried, rinsed)

– 1 cup yellow onion (chopped)

– 2 bay leaves

– 1 tablespoon sugar

– Salt and pepper (to taste)

– 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

– 4 links country pork sausage (reduced-fat)

– 2 cups diced tomatoes

– 1 tablespoon chili powder

– 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

– 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

– 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce

– 2 leaves basil (chopped, for garnish)