Chipotle Veggie Chili

Servings: 6-8

• 3          tablespoons olive oil
• 1          medium yellow onion, chopped
• 5/8       teaspoon sea salt, divided
• 1/4       teaspoon pepper, divided
• 2          garlic cloves, minced
• 1          red bell pepper, chopped
• 1          can (14 ounces) diced fire-roasted tomatoes
• 1          can (14 ounces) red beans, drained and rinsed
• 1          can (14 ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1          cup vegetable broth
• 1          can (7 ounces) chipotles in adobo sauce
• 2          cans (15 ounces each) sweet corn with liquid
• 2          limes, juiced
• guacamole (optional)
• sour cream (optional)
• jalapeno slices (optional)
• cilantro (optional)

1. In large dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Stir and cook 5 minutes until onion is translucent. Add garlic and red pepper. Stir and cook 8 minutes until soft.
2. Add tomatoes, red beans, pinto beans, broth, chipotles in adobo sauce, corn, remaining salt and remaining pepper. Simmer 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chili has thickened.
3. Squeeze lime juice into pot; stir. Serve with guacamole, sour cream, jalapeno slices and cilantro, if desired.