Pace Three Bean Chili Chowder

Name: Pace Three Bean Chili Chowder
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups); 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained; 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained; 2 (15 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes; 1 cup chicken broth; 3/4 - 1 cup picante sauce (I prefer PACE medium); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Optional Garnishes; shredded cheddar cheese; shredded monterey jack cheese; chopped fresh cilantro; chopped fresh green onion; sour cream; additional picante sauce

18 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
2 (15 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
3/4 - 1 cup picante sauce (I prefer PACE medium)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional Garnishes
shredded cheddar cheese
shredded monterey jack cheese
chopped fresh cilantro
chopped fresh green onion
sour cream
additional picante sauce

Directions

1

Cook onion in oil in large saucepan or stockpot until onion is tender, but not browned.
2

Add remaining ingredients EXCEPT optional garnishes.
3

Bring to a boil.
4

Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
5

Ladle into bowls and garnish individual servings as desired with optional garnishes.
6

Serve with tortilla chips or flour tortillas warmed on an iron skillet!