Sweet Potato Chili

 I  have always liked Sweet Potato Recipes and I have a few on the Blog. Of course one of my traditional favorites is Sweet Potato Pie.

SWEET POTATO CHILI:

Here's what you'll need:

A Large Heavy Bottom Soup Pot. I have an assortment of Enamel Cast Iron ones that I choose from.

Or.....A Cast Iro Dutch Oven.

GARNISH OPTION: Diced Avocado.

1 TBS Olive Oil

1 Large Onion, chopped.

2 Large Sweet Potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2" Pieces.

1 Green Bell Pepper, seeded and diced.

4 Garlic Cloves, minced or the equivalent from a Jar of Minced Garlic (my favorite option)

2 TBS Chili Powder (Not Chile Powder..... they're not the same)

2 tsp Smoked Paprika

2 tsp Cumin

1 tsp Dried Oregano

1 tsp Salt

1/2 tsp Pepper

2 C Vegetable Broth

2-15oz Cans of Black Beans

1-28oz. Can of Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes

1-4oz. Can of Diced Green Chiles with the Juice

IN THE SOUP POT  or DUTCH OVEN on Medium High Heat:

Olive Oil until HOT.

ADD:

Onion

Potatoes

Bell Pepper

Garlic

Stir Well and Cook until the Onions is Translucent and the Vegetables are Softened  (About 5-7 Minutes)

ADD:

Chili Powder

Paprika

Cumin

Oregano

Salt

Pepper

Stir to Combine Well.

ADD:

Broth

Beans

Tomatoes

Chiles

Stir Well and bring to a Boil.

Cover and Reduce Heat to Simmer for 30 Minutes.

Stir Occasionally until it begins to Thicken.

Remove from Heat and Serve in Individual Bowls .

Garnish with Diced Avocado.

Enjoy!

Peace in the Kitchen!