Рецепт Black Bean Pumpkin Chili

by Turnips2Tangerines

• This Hearty Black Bean Pumpkin Chili is packed full of flavor~ The addition of canned pumpkin adds richness and thickness to this wonderful chili~
• 16 oz package black beans, rinsed and soaked in water for 3 hours
• 1 meaty smoked ham hock
• 12 cups water
• lb chorizo sausage, cooked and drained
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 celery ribs, chopped
• 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 4 c (15 oz each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 c (10 oz) tomatoes with diced green chilies
• 1 c (4 oz) diced green chilies
• 1 c (15 oz) solid-pack pumpkin
• 1 can water
• 1 c (15 oz) beef broth
• 1 c (46 oz) tomato juice
• 2 T brown sugar
• 1/2 t salt
• 2 t Cajun seasoning
• 2 t dried parsley
• 2 t dried basil
• 1 T cumin
• 1 T smoked paprika
• 2 T chili powder

Rinse black beans in cold water. Transfer beans to a large bowl. Cover with water and let beans soak for 3 hours. Drain. In a large soup kettle, add soaked black beans, meaty smoked ham hock and 12 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 hours. Remove ham hock from kettle, allow to cool. Remove ham from bone and cut into bite size pieces, return meat to soup kettle along with; cooked chorizo sausage, onion, garlic, celery, carrots, tomatoes, green chilies, pumpkin, water, beef broth, tomato juice, brown sugar, and all seasonings. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until veggies are tender.