Monday is the second most popular day of the week to eat out or order in. We have a recipe for a yummy black bean chili that is so good you won’t want to order in or go out. And if you don’t have time to spend hours in the kitchen cooking, this soup is great because you can just mix the ingredients together and let it do its thing! Or if you have a slow cooker simply make this soup next Sunday and let it do its thing for next Monday.
We must admit the weather recently has made us want to snuggle up next to a fire and eat a steaming bowl or soup or chili. This black bean chili is low in calories, but doesn’t disappoint in the comfort level.
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Thick and Chunky Chili-licious Black Bean Chili
Ingredients:
- 16 oz thick & chunky salsa
- 3 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup fat free chicken broth
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ cup sour cheese (optional) (if you add it, we recommend using low-fat to save fat and calories)
- ¼ cup shredded cheese (optional) (again, we recommend using low-fat to cut fat and calories)
Directions:
- In a slow cooker, combine salsa, beans, broth, bell pepper, onion cumin, chili powder and oregano. Mix well and cover; cook on low 8 hours. Garnish with sour cream and cheese (optional).
- Or if you don’t have a slow cooker combine all ingredients in large pot on stove and simmer for 30min-hour for the flavors to meld.
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Thank you to our intern Courtney Gossage for sharing this-it’s her mom’s chili recipe! LOVE!
- 16 oz thick & chunky salsa
- 3 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup fat free chicken broth
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ cup sour cheese (optional) (if you add it, we recommend using low-fat to save fat and calories)
- ¼ cup shredded cheese (optional) (again, we recommend using low-fat to cut fat and calories)
- In a slow cooker, combine salsa, beans, broth, bell pepper, onion cumin, chili powder and oregano. Mix well and cover; cook on low 8 hours. Garnish with sour cream and cheese (optional).
- Or if you don’t have a slow cooker combine all ingredients in large pot on stove and simmer for 30min-hour for the flavors to meld.
