Vegetarian Chili My Way

INGREDIENTS

• PREP ALL INGREDIENTS BEFORE COOKING !
• 2 Tbsp oil for sauteing vegetables
• 2 large shallots diced
• 2 1/2 c peppers, tricolored diced medium size
• corn fresh, frozen or 1 can
• 1 c frozen cumbo vegetables
• 1/2 pkg taco seasoning mix
• 1 pkg chilli powder
• dash(es) paprika
• 1 Tbsp cumin
• 2 Tbsp garlic crushed
• 2 dash(es) tumeric (optional)
• 4 roma tomatoes copped
• 1 can(s) stewed tomatoes, mexican w/chilles
• dash(es) sugar ( to control any bitterness from tomato)
• 1/2 can(s) chipotle pepper w/sauce in can (optional)
• 3 c water
• can(s) black beans drained and rinsed
• 1 can(s) chick peas drained and rinced

Directions

1. Heat oil and saute shallots and peppers until onions are almost transparent
2. Add corn and gumbo veggies to pot, saute 3 min.
3. Add all dry seasoning to pot
4. Cook for approx. 2 min. stiring to mix well
5. Add all tomatoes and 2 1/2cups water stir well TASTE, add sugar, TASTE (add more suger if bitter) a little at a time. Cook for 10 min. covered with lid
6. Add peas and beans to pot
7. If chipotle pepper is used, mix in blender with 1/2 cup water. Then add to pot. TASTE PEPPERS ARE HOT Cook for 20 min. on low flame
8. I top with sour cream (if too spicy) cheese and scallion optional
9.  ENJOY !