Receta Black Bean Pumpkin Chili
- 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.