Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 minced garlic cloves
  • 2 onions, diced
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 Tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 Tablespoon wheat free tamari
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 8 cups freshly cooked (1 1/2 pounds dry or 4 - 15 ounce cans) black beans, rinsed and well drained if canned
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Method

  • Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the garlic, onions and red pepper flakes and cook 1 minute. Stir in the chili powder and cumin and cook 2 minutes.
  • Stir in all of the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simer and cook about 30 minutes. Remove the bay leaf.
  • Serve with sour cream, corn chips or other garnishes.