New England Soup Factorys Vegetarian Chili Recipes

PUB-STYLE VEGETARIAN CHILI

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir mushrooms, onion, carrot, green bell pepper, celery, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, basil, and oregano until the onion begins to soften, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Stir in tomatoes with their liquid, black beans and their liquid, tomato paste, red wine, hot pepper sauce, and water.
• Bring the chili to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.

NEW ENGLAND SOUP FACTORY'S VEGETARIAN CHILI

Steps:

• Place all beans in water (cover with several extra inches of water) and soak overnight.
• Place in large pot (with fresh water if desired) and boil until tender, 2-3+ hours.
• Drain and cool.
• In a large stockpot, Sauté garlic, onions, carrots and peppers in oil for 10 minutes.
• Add beans, tomatoes, V-8, cumin, chili powder, oregano, basil and bay leaves.
• Cover and simmer gently for 1 hour.
• Season with salt, pepper, Tabasco sauce and balsamic vinegar.

SOUTHWEST VEGETARIAN CHILI

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and jalapeno; cook and stir until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin and chili powder; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in tomatoes, corn, beans, broth and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro. Serve with optional toppings as desired.

VEGETARIAN WHITE BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Place beans and chickpeas in a deep bowl. Add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches. Place the bowl in the refrigerator and soak overnight. Drain before using.
• Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, garlic, onion, carrots, and bell peppers.
• Saute for 7 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add the drained beans, chickpeas, tomatoes, tomato paste, V-8 juice, wine, stock, chili powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, basil, bay leaves, and salt.
• Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium or low and simmer for 1-1/2 hours, or until the beans are tender and fully cooked.
• Remove from the heat and discard bay leaves. Add jalepeno, lime juice, corn, scallions, cilantro, pepper, and additional salt to taste.