Favorite Ingredients Friday - Vegetable Chili

  • 1/2 cup medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup medium green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 teaspoon jalapeño pepper, chopped fine
  • 1/2 cup black olive, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh mushrooms, quartered
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, chopped fine
  • 3/4 cup frozen corn
  • 1 can (12 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups each great northern beans, pinto beans, black beans and red kidney beans, washed and drained
  • Dash ground cumin
  • Dash cayenne pepper

Heat pan until hot. Add olive oil, then add peppers, celery, onions, carrots and garlic. Cook on medium heat until vegetables are tender, but still crisp, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add mushrooms, diced tomatoes, seasonings and jalapeno pepper. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chicken broth and tomato paste. Stir until well blended. Bring to a boil and add cornstarch mixture. Be sure to stir constantly while adding the cornstarch. Bring back to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Add the beans, black olives and corn. Bring back to a boil and cook for 3-5 minutes.

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October 19, 2007 | Filed Under Favorite Ingredient Friday, Recipes 

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4 Responses to “Favorite Ingredients Friday - Vegetable Chili”

  1. Renee' on October 19th, 2007 2:56 pm

    This sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend.

  2. http://twomomsinablog.com/inthekitchen/?p=421 on October 19th, 2007 7:01 pm

    What a yummy blend of ingredients! I have never made vegetable chili but this one sounds like one my family would like!

  3. Carey on October 20th, 2007 1:46 pm

    Wow, thats a lot of ingredients, but it sure sounds yummy! I could use a big pot of chili today..its chilly and rainy today!
    Have a great weekend.

  4. Overwhelmed With Joy on October 23rd, 2007 12:42 pm

    Wow, this sounds fantastic! My SIL is a vegetarian and I think she’d love this recipe. I’ll have to share it with her!

    Thanks so much for participating in my Favorite Ingredients Friday- Soup edition recipe exchange. I do appreciate it.

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