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Chili with a Southwestern Twist

This chili recipe has it all - spice, texture, and flavor, all mixed up into one better for your bowl. It's also a one pot wonder, meaning there's barely anything to clean once it starts to simmer. Take your new favorite chili over the top...

By Chef Laura Briscoe

February 3, 2026

Chili with a Southwestern Twist

We all have a chili recipe whether handed down or created ourselves. This particular recipe is a crowd favorite since it is allergen friendly and FLAVORFUL - just the right amount of heat. We love it with a sprinkle of Over the Top for the signature crunch, pepitas and additional spices; you will, too!

Chili with a Southwestern Twist

By Chef Laura Briscoe

Prep time:15 minutes

Cook Time:40 minutes

Servings:1-2 cups. Recipe yields 2 quarts

Ingredients

1 large sweet yellow onion, small dice
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, halved and thinly sliced
2 Hatch or Anaheim chilies, roasted and diced
1 large serrano pepper, diced
4 chipotle "sausage" from Field Roast (or chorizo)
1-2 Tablespoons chipotle purée from a can of chipotles in adobo
28 oz can diced tomatoes with juice
16 oz vegetable stock
14 oz can black beans, drained
14 oz can garbanzo beans, drained
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt to taste
avocado oil - as needed
Optional: 1 cup corn kernels, either fresh or thawed
Over the Top, The Southwestern

Instructions

In a Dutch oven or stock pot, heat 1-2 T avocado oil over medium high heat. When oil begins to shimmer, add the chopped onion, garlic and celery. Cook until softened and onion is translucent.
Add spices with the chilies, serrano pepper and cook an additional three minutes.
Add both beans, chipotle sausage and chipotle puree and stir well to combine.
Add stock and tomatoes, combine well, then bring to a high simmer. Cover and cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove lid carefully, taste and adjust seasonings.
Serve with chopped green onions and Over the Top Southwestern.

Notes

Can be made up to two days ahead. May be frozen up to three months.

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