Name: Crock Pot Vegetarian Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 h
Total time: 10 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 oz cans organic chopped tomatoes; 64 ounces vegetable broth; 6 cups raw mixed beans; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion; 4 cloves garlic; 4 stalks celery; 4 carrots; 1 bell pepper; 1 tbsp chili powder; 1.5 tablespoons cumin; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 tsp sweet paprika

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Crock Pot Vegetarian Chili

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Place the first 3 ingredients in the Crock Pot.

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and saute onions for 5 minutes. Lower heat if they start to brown. Add garlic and continue to saute another 2 minutes. Pour the onion mixture into the crock pot, add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.

Cook on low for 10 hours or high for 5-6 hours.

* for an added boost of nutrition add 2 cups of sliced kale or chard in the last hour of cooking.

** serve with hot sauce if you want your chili spicy.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Bloom Your Spices First 🌶️
Heat your spices (cumin, chili powder, paprika) in olive oil for 1-2 minutes before adding vegetables to unlock their essential oils and deepen their flavor profile exponentially.
Pre-Soak and Quick-Cook Beans ⏱️
Soak raw mixed beans for at least 4 hours, then boil them for 10 minutes before adding to the Crock Pot to ensure even cooking and prevent mushy or undercooked beans in the final dish.
Build Umami with Tomato Paste 🍅
Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste with your spices before the slow cook to create a deep, rich umami foundation that makes the vegetarian chili taste incredibly savory and satisfying.
Add Acid at the End 🍋
Finish your chili with a splash of lime juice or apple cider vinegar in the last 15 minutes to brighten flavors and balance the earthiness of the beans and spices without overpowering them.
Toast Your Aromatics 🧅
Sauté diced onions, celery, carrots, and garlic in olive oil until caramelized before transferring to the Crock Pot to build a flavorful base that creates depth impossible to achieve with raw vegetables.