Chili - Veggie

Flavorful spice flavored (but not hot) veggie chili.

Time: 6hr

Makes: 8-10 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 TBSP Olive Oil

• 1 small/med. yellow onion

• 2 large carrots

• 2 large celery stalks

• 2 sweet potatoes

• 2 garlic cloves

• 2 tsp Chili powder

• 2 tsp Paprika

• 2 tsp Cumin

• 1 tsp Oregano

• 1.5 cups Veggie Broth (or use water)

• 1 red bell pepper

• 3 cans diced tomatoes

• 1 can black beans

• 1 can red kidney beans

Optional:

• 1/2 to 3/4 tsp salt (not needed, but does bring out a little more flavor)

Tip: Top it off with a little shredded cheese & dab of sour cream. Serve on a bed of or with a side of rice.

Step1: Soften

In a large pan, heat olive oil, add the diced onion, chopped carrots and sliced celery. Cook, stirring frequently about 10min.

Step3: Pot it like its hot

Pour the pan full of veggies into the Crock Pot. Pour the veggie broth into the pan and swirl to de-glaze, capturing all the spices left in pan, and pour into Crock Pot. Next add the diced red pepper and remaining 2 cans of tomatoes to Crock Pot, stir well, cover. Set on Low for 4 hours, then start step 4.

Via: Crock Pot

Step2: Seasoning

After softening, now add all the spices (Chili powder, Paprika, Cumin and Oregano), the minced garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 1min. Then add in chopped sweet potatoes and 1 can of tomatoes. Continue to cook for about 1 to 2 more min.

Step4: Turn up the heat

After 4 hours on Low, now add the 2 cans of beans, turn Crock Pot to High and let cook for another 2 hours or until sweet potatoes desired texture.