Vegetarian Chili

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Years ago, I went on a vegetarian diet for health reasons and found one of my favorite chili recipes. I’ve altered it with my own unique flavors and surprisingly, Scott loves it too.

This recipe is super easy to make, especially on a boat – during a wind storm! LOL. Be sure to follow the key points below, so your chili doesn’t get soggy.

There are all kinds of meat substitutes, especially today. I haven’t tried any of the new ones, like “Impossible burger”, but I do plan on it. We’ll let you know what we think. For this recipe, we use our favorite crumbles, which are from Morning Star. Be sure to not over cook the crumbles, or they will get mushy.

Recently, Scott and I made this recipe on the boat during a wind storm. It was perfect for our cozy winter night and we also baked corn bread to accompany it. Enjoy!

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Even the meat lovers in your family will love this chili! It is a must try for everyone! Add as much spice as you want as you season it.
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword galley recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings
people
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword galley recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings
people
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Instructions
  1. Heat garlic oil in a small stock pot and add onion. Cook for about 5 minutes until tender.
  2. Add tomatoes and spices and cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add vegetable broth, vinegar and maple syrup and cook on medium high heat for about 15 minutes. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed.
  4. Add Morning Star crumbles and kidney beans and cook on medium high heat for about 10 - 15 minutes.
  5. Once heated thoroughly, serve immediately with toppings: scallions, sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese.
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Recipe Notes

Do not over cook the meat substitute or kidney beans, as they will become mushy.

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Chicken Tortilla Soup for a Cold Winter’s Day

There’s nothing more comforting than a bowl of hot soup on a cold winter’s day and we love my chicken tortilla soup. It’s super easy to make and it doesn’t take long. This would be the perfect soup to make on a boat, as the cooking time is short and as a result it doesn’t create a lot of condensation in your cabin.

The cabin on our boat is small and so any type of heat we generate in the winter, quickly creates condensation on our hatches. If we crack them open, the rain gets in, so it’s a lose lose situation.  That’s why I like to make recipes that don’t require a lot of cooking time. This chicken tortilla soup is hearty  and a crowd favorite! Enjoy.


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Chicken Tortilla Soup
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This hearty soup is perfect on a cold day and easy to prepare on boat. Serve it with cheese quesadillas and everyone will be in heaven.


Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large stock pot and add onion, garlic, jalapeno and bell pepper. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add spices and salt & pepper. Add tomatoes, chicken, corn, black beans and chicken stock. Bring to a boil and return to a simmer and cook for about 15-20 minutes. Be sure to taste the soup along the way and adjust spices to your preferences for spiciness.

  2. Ladle into bowls and top soup with cilantro, green onions, avocado, sour cream and tortillas.
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