Chili Recipe Chili

Four-Bean Chili

Chili Recipe Chili

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FOUR-BEAN CHILI (Lacto-vegetarian, Lacto-ovo vegetarian, Vegan)

1 large onion, coarsely chopped

1 stalk of celery, coarsely chopped

1 green, red, yellow or orange bell pepper, coarsely chopped

2 Tablespoons olive oil

2 15 oz. cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 15oz. can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained

1 15 oz.can pinto beans, rinsed and drained

2 15 oz. cans diced tomatoes

1 small can tomato paste

2 Tablespoons blackstrap molasses

1 teaspoon good quality salt (more or less to taste)

1 teaspoon cumin (more or less to taste)

1-3 teaspoons chili powder (more or less to taste)

1/2 teaspoon turmeric* (optional)

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, more if you like “hot” chili)

4 cups vegetable stock or water (more or less depending on soup thickness you prefer)

Sauté chopped onion, celery and pepper in olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven until partly soft. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for one hour, stirring occasionally. Adjust liquid and spices to your taste.

Serve with cornbread and a sprinkle of Parmesan or other cheese, if desired.

Chili, like most soups, gets more flavorful with age. This recipe will keep up to one week in the refrigerator and may be frozen as well.

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Notes:

1) You can use other types of beans and more of one or the other according to your taste or what you have on hand.

2) You can use dry beans that have been soaked and cooked in place of canned beans. Be sure to cook the beans first. Use a total of about 8 cups of cooked beans in whatever combination suits you.

3) If available, using home canned or frozen tomatoes and tomato paste will increase flavor and nutrition.

4) You can experiment with the seasonings. I added the turmeric and extra cayenne pepper (chili powder has some in it) when I found out how good they are for you. *Turmeric has a warm, spicy flavor and I think it enhances the flavor of the chili, but you can leave it out and still have a great chili.