Vegetable Chili

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Cook: 45 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Charlene Martorana, Madison, Ohio

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 27, 2023

This chili, packed with beans and vegetables, has an appealing red color and fabulous flavor. I always make a large batch so that everyone can have seconds. — Charlene Martorana, Madison, Ohio

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Vegetable Chili

Contest Winner
Yield:16 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:45 min

Ingredients

  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 medium carrots, cut into chunks
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 small zucchini, sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1 small yellow squash, sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
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Directions

  1. In a Dutch oven, saute onions and green pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in water and carrots; cover and cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the potatoes, broth, chili powder, sugar, cumin and oregano; cover and cook for 10 minutes.
  3. Add the zucchini, squash, tomatoes and ketchup; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in beans and peas; simmer for 10 minutes.