Perfecly Amazing Veggie Chili

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 (6 ounce) cans hunts tomato paste with basil garlic and oregano
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn (drained)
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with jalapenos (do not drain)
• 4 stalks celery, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 1/2 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 large yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1 large orange bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/2 dark chocolate (i used high quality, 60% cocoa)
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 5 large fresh basil leaves, minced
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce (i used sriracha)
• 1 dash cayenne
• 1/2-1 cup water (you'll have to thin to your liking but i intended this to be a thick-stew like chili)

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients in a large pot.
• 2 simmer on low for 2 hours covered.
• 3 stir frequently to avoid bottom gunk.
• 4 i serve mine with shredded sharp cheddar cheese, a small dollop of sour cream and saltine crackers or tortilla chips. if you are vegan you would leave out this step.