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| Make it with the minimal ingredients - it is delicious! And then, add whatever you want to add to the next batch, e.g. actual chilis, colorful peppers, some greens, corn, whatever. | Make it with the minimal ingredients - it is delicious! And then, add whatever you want to add to the next batch, e.g. actual chilis, colorful peppers, some greens, corn, whatever. | ||
| + | Popular variation: I only had one (large) sweet potato, so I augmented with a celery root. Also, I used slightly more cinnamon than intended, more cumin, and about equal part of chipotle chili powder. No other spices. Mike and I really liked it. 2 cans of black beans, and 2 onions. I was making a large batch. | ||
| ===== Ingredients ===== | ===== Ingredients ===== | ||
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| * 1 16oz jar of chunky salsa | * 1 16oz jar of chunky salsa | ||
| * 1 15oz can of black beans | * 1 15oz can of black beans | ||
| + | * (optional) 1 can refried black beans (for thicker chili and higher bean-to-potato ratio) | ||
| * 2c vegetable stock | * 2c vegetable stock | ||
| * 2c water (or more stock) | * 2c water (or more stock) | ||
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| ===== Directions ===== | ===== Directions ===== | ||
| - | - In a large pot over medium heat, sauté | + | - In a large pot over medium heat, sauté |
| - Add sweet potato and any desired spices at this time. Cook for 3 minutes. Then add salsa, water, and vegetable stock. | - Add sweet potato and any desired spices at this time. Cook for 3 minutes. Then add salsa, water, and vegetable stock. | ||
| - Bring mixture to a low boil on medium high heat and then lower heat to medium-low and simmer. Add black beans, cover and cook for at least 20 minutes more, preferably 30 – or until the sweet potatoes are fork tender and the soup and thickened. This soup is at its best when prepared the night before or allowed to rest for a few hours so the flavor marries with the vegetables and beans. | - Bring mixture to a low boil on medium high heat and then lower heat to medium-low and simmer. Add black beans, cover and cook for at least 20 minutes more, preferably 30 – or until the sweet potatoes are fork tender and the soup and thickened. This soup is at its best when prepared the night before or allowed to rest for a few hours so the flavor marries with the vegetables and beans. | ||