Pace Three Bean Chili Chowder

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

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
• shredded cheddar cheese
• shredded monterey jack cheese
• chopped fresh cilantro
• chopped fresh green onion
• sour cream
• additional picante sauce

Recipe

• 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!