My Favorite Chili

Now I don't know about you, but I love chili. This recipe I have modified over the years. It is absolutely amazing. I think it is the fresh vegetables that give it a special taste. Also easy to prepare vegetarian. 

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, chopped

2 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

10 fresh mushrooms, quartered

6 tomatoes, diced

1 cup fresh (or frozen does the trick too) corn kernels

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 tablespoon chili powder

3 (15 ounce) cans black beans drained and rinsed.

1 1/2 cup chicken broth

salt to taste.

1 pound ground beef, cooked with juices.

DIRECTIONS

Heat Oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. sauté the onion, bell peppers, jalapeno, mushrooms, tomatoes and corn for about 10 minutes. Season with all the seasonings. Stir in the black beans, chicken broth, and bring to a boil

Remove 1 1/2 cups of the soup to food processor or blender; puree and stir the bean mixture back into the soup. 

This is great on its on with some cheddar cheese and onions sprinkled on top, or even over rice. And there is nothing like a good Corn Bread to go with it. Enjoy!