5 STAR CAVIAR CHILI

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Provided by Sherri Williams

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 26

2 c black lentils, dry
1 lb country ham, soaked & diced
14 oz half cooked duck deboned & chopped
28 oz white hominy, drained
15 oz diced tomatoes
1/2 c colorful bell peppers, chopped
1/2 can(s) chipotle in adobo sauce, chopped (more or less)
11 1/2 oz tomato & chili cocktail (or tomato juice)
1/2 bunch cilantro stems chopped
2 can(s) green chiles, diced
1 large onion, chopped
3-4 Tbsp roasted garlic, chopped
1 1/2 Tbsp cumin
2 Tbsp chili powder
1 Tbsp oregano, dried
1 c champagne, dry
6 c water
salt & pepper to taste
GARNISHES
2 medium avocado chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
2 medium roma tomato, chopped
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
6-8 oz sour cream
4-6 oz queso blanco, crumbled
tortilla chips

Steps:

1. get ingredients ready
2. add diced country ham, duck bones, cilantro chopped stems, onions, garlic & 1 1/2 cups of water to a large stock pot. bring to a simmer. cook ham for 30 minutes or until tender
3. remove the duck bones from the pot and throw away. add lentils, duck meat and oregano to pot. simmer for 20 minutes. stir frequently
4. add remaining ingredients. bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20-30 minutes, until lentils are tender
5. garnish and serve