Best Three Bean Chili Chowder Recipes

Pace Three Bean Chili Chowder image

Provided by Jeffs Girl Way Out

Categories Chowders

Time 30m

Yield 10 cups chowder, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 large onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
2 (15 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
3/4-1 cup picante sauce (I prefer PACE medium)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
shredded cheddar cheese
shredded monterey jack cheese
chopped fresh cilantro
chopped fresh green onion
sour cream
additional picante sauce

Steps:

Cook onion in oil in large saucepan or stockpot until onion is tender, but not browned.
Add remaining ingredients EXCEPT optional garnishes.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
Ladle into bowls and garnish individual servings as desired with optional garnishes.
Serve with tortilla chips or flour tortillas warmed on an iron skillet!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.5, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 1066, Carbohydrate 55.2, Fiber 15.9, Sugar 8.3, Protein 17.4

Three Bean Chili Chowder image

Provided by Tammi Duis

Categories Chowders

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 bell pepper, any color
1 onion, diced
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
3 can(s) beans (you pick type, rinsed and drained)
2 can(s) whole or diced tomatoes, chunky with juice
1 c picante or salsa
1 can(s) broth, chicken or vegetable (for vegetarian version)
1 tsp cumin
salt and pepper to taste
garnish with chopped green onion, shredded cheese, sour cream

Steps:

1. Saute bell pepper and onion in oil until softened. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a simmer. Serve when hot.
2. I like to serve with corn bread, and garnish with some chopped green onions, shredded cheese, and sour cream.
3. You can make this as spicy as your family likes by using mild, medium, or hot salsa/picante! I usually use pinto beans, black beans, and kidney beans, but you can vary to your tastes.