NO RECIPE RECIPE: SMOKY VEGGIE CHILI

No Recipe Recipe: Smoky Veggie Chili image

Provided by Aida Mollenkamp

Time 1h25m

Yield 3 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Yellow onion, roughly chopped
Carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
Celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 (15.1/2-ounce) cans kidney or pinto beans
Dried herbs and spices - dried oregano, cumin, coriander, chili powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
Few cups water
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Avocado, sour cream, and cheese, for garnish

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. When it shimmers, add the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic and cook for a few minutes to soften. Add the beans, oregano, and spices of your choice. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and cook, stirring frequently, until you can smell all your spices. Add the tomatoes with juices, water, and cilantro, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper, if needed. Transfer to a large serving bowl and serve with avocado, sour cream, and cheese.