Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 cups finely chopped red onions
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 12 small cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons mild chili powder, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 15-oz. cans diced tomatoes, undrained, or 3 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 2 15-oz. cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained (3 cups)
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

Instruction

  • In a large pot combine the first eight ingredients (through cumin) and ½ cup water. Cook over medium 15 minutes or until onions are tender, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes and 1½ cups of the blueberries. Cook 15 minutes more.
  • Transfer 2 cups of the chili to a blender; let cool. Cover and blend until smooth. Return mixture to the pot. Stir in beans, half of the cilantro, the lemon juice, and salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer 5 minutes. Top servings with the remaining blueberries and cilantro.