Vegetarian Chili

If you want, add 2 teaspooons chopped green chilies in place of the jalapenos. This is great when served with corn muffins or corn dumplings.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups onions, chopped
• 2  tablespoons garlic, minced
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  cups bell peppers, diced
• 2  teaspoons  jalapeno peppers, minced
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon basil
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1⁄2 cup vegetable broth or 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup salsa
• 1 1⁄2 cups corn

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, saute the onion and garlic in olive oil until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
2. Add bell peppers and jalapenos (or chopped green chilies), saute until softened.
3. Add chili powder, cumin and basil; heat for 1 minute.
4. Add tomatoes with juice to the pan, along with broth or water and salsa- Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
6. Add beans and corn- Simmer for 8 minutes.