Italian Soups and Salads Recipes - Three-Bean Italian-Style Chili

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 medium red onion, chopped

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce

• 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained

• 1 15-ounce can Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained

• 1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes, un-drained cup loose-pack frozen green soybeans (edamame)

• 4-ounce can diced green chili peppers

• 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

• 1/3 cup sliced pitted ripe olives

• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro

• Hot cooked rice, pasta, or couscous

• Shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)

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Method:

1. In a large saucepan heat olive oil over medium heat. Add red onion and garlic; cook about 5 minutes or until tender.

2. Add tomato sauce, black beans, Great Northern beans, un-drained diced tomatoes, soybeans, chili peppers, the water, and balsamic vinegar. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Stir in olives and cilantro. Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes more. Ladle into soup bowls over rice, pasta, or couscous. If desired, top with mozzarella cheese.