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DeCordova Bend Estates LIFE 34 OCTOBER 2020

Whip It Up!

~ VegetaRian Chili ~ ~ RotisseRie ChiCken and Potato ChowdeR ~

ingredients ingredients
1 (28-ounce) can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes 4 slices bacon, chopped
1 (14.5-ounce) can petite-diced tomatoes 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 tbsp. chili powder 1 leek (white and light green parts), halved and sliced
2 tsp. ground cumin 2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 tsp. ground coriander 1 tsp. fennel seeds, crushed
3 cloves garlic, pressed 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 onion, chopped 2 c. whole milk
1 large carrot, chopped 4 c. chicken stock
1 large poblano pepper, chopped 3/4 lb. red potatoes cut into 1/2-inch chunks
3/4 c. wheat berries 6 sprigs thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, rinsed 2 c. shredded rotisserie chicken
1 (15.5-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed 1 c. frozen corn, thawed
Sliced fresh chives, for serving
Sour cream, grated Cheddar cheese,
sliced scallions, fresh cilantro, and instructions
lime wedges, for serving
Cook bacon in a large pot over medium heat until browned and crisp,
instructions 7 to 8 minutes; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted
spoon. Reserve pot.
Combine crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin,
Add butter and leek to reserved pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until
coriander, garlic, onion, carrot, poblano, wheat berries, and 3/4 cup
just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and fennel. Cook, stirring, until
water in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper. Cook,
fragrant, 1 minute. Add flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Slowly whisk
covered, until wheat berries are cooked but still chewy, 7 to 8 hours on
in milk and then stock. Add potatoes and thyme. Season with salt and
low or 5 to 6 hours on high.
pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until potatoes are
Stir in both beans and cook until warmed through, 8 to 10 minutes. tender, 14 to 16 minutes.
Serve with sour cream, Cheddar, scallions, cilantro, and lime wedges Add chicken and corn. Cook until soup is heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
alongside. Discard thyme. Serve topped with crispy bacon and chives.