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Chili Soup
Chili is one of those classic foods which almost everybody has a certain fondness for. Of course, it is also a very contentious dish, since everyone has their own favorite style and many cooks guard their chili recipes as if they were state secrets. While everyone has their own secret recipe, some chili recipes are just too good not to share.
This recipe is for a classic beef and bean chili with one twist; rather than being a thick stew as are many chili recipes, this one is a brothy, soup-like chili. Some people prefer this style; as we have already mentioned, there are almost as many different opinions about chili as there are people who enjoy this spicy stew.
The addition of broth and potatoes to an otherwise classic chili style adds an interesting element to this old favorite. If you are a fan of soup and of chili, then this recipe may just be the perfect compromise between these two comforting, delicious dishes. It is a great winter warmer, but if you love chili, you know that this is a dish which has no season and can be enjoyed whenever the craving strikes.
Beef Chili with Beans and Broth
Ingredients -
3 pounds ground beef
1 ½ cups chopped onion
2 potatoes, cubed
4 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans
4 (10.75 ounce) cans tomato sauce or diced tomatoes
2 small cans green chilies
8 cups tomato juice
3 teaspoons chili powder
8 cups water
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Preparation:
Brown the ground beef with onions in a skillet over medium heat, stirring regularly to prevent burning. Add all of the other ingredients to a large stockpot and bring to a boil, adding the beef once it is browned.
Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, covered for 45 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
Serve at once with crusty bread or crackers.
(Serves 8)
Photo Description:
Something of a cross between tomato soup and chili, this recipe features a savory broth which your dinner guests will love along with plenty of hearty beef and tender kidney beans. If you prefer your chili a little spicier, feel free to add some diced jalapeno or Serrano pepper or increase the amount of chili powder. Like any chili recipe, this recipe leaves the cook a lot of room to experiment and add flavors which will appeal to their palates. Garlic also makes a good addition, as does a squeeze of lime juice once the chili is served, though that's all up to you. Everyone enjoys chili in their own way and this slightly unconventional take on the dish is no exception to the rule that in chili, there are no rules.
