Mrs. K's Masterpiece Veggie Chili

By mommypop

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 med garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 med onions, chopped
• 1/2 orange pepper, chopped
• 1/2 red/yellow pepper, chopped
• 2 med zucchini, sliced
• 1 bottle dark beer
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
• 1 10 oz bag of frozen corn
• 1 can pinto beans
• 1 can kidney beans
• 1 can black beans
• 3 tsp chili powder*
• 2 tsp cumin
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 Tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 Hot pepper, finely chopped or
• 1/2 poblano
• can use 1tsp of smoked chipotle chili

Preparation

Step 1

Sauté onion then add garlic and both peppers in the olive oil. Add spices and beer. Boil down by at least half. Add corn, tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans (liquid drained)* and zucchini. Simmer 1/2 hour and serve.

*Can purée 2 cups of beans to have thicker soup.