Vegetarian 5 Bean Chili
This recipe evolved from my beef/venison chili recipe while I was pregnant and couldn't tolerate meat in my diet. It's a hearty chili that fills my 6 quart crock pot to the brim. I recommend Muir Glen brand for all of the tomato ingredients, fire roasted if you can find it, organic beans and veggies, and Penzey's chili powders (I use medium hot and regular heat).
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1(28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1(28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1(6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 2(15 ounce) cans soybeans
- 2(15 ounce) cans black beans
- 2(15 ounce) cans green beans
- 1(15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans
- 1(15 ounce) can light kidney beans
- 1(15 ounce) can vegetarian refried beans
- 2 1⁄2cups baby carrots
- 1 1⁄2teaspoons vegetable bouillon (I prefer Better than Bouillon Vegetable Base or Beef Base for non-vegetarians)
- 3 -4tablespoons chili powder
- 1teaspoon cumin
- 1⁄4teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1⁄2teaspoon coriander
- 1
- 1⁄2teaspoon ground pepper
- 0.25(4 ounce) can chipotle chile in adobo
- 2cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded
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DIRECTIONS
- 1. Into a large crock pot or stock pot, empty all cans of tomatoes. Drain beans and add to pot.
- 2. Finely dice chipotles in adobo or chop in food processor (If you use food processor, remaining chipotles may be saved in ziploc in freezer for future use) and add to pot.
- 3. Add remaining ingredients to pot.
- 4. Cook on low for 4-5 hours in crock pot or simmer on the stove until carrots are tender.
- 5. Serve and top with shredded cheese (for non-vegans).
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