This quick chili is delicious and very filling! The addition of sweet potatoes makes it a unique dish.

Ingredients

* 2 medium to large sweet potatoes
* 2 Tbs. olive oil
* 1 C. chopped onion
* 2 to 3 garlic cloves
* 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
* one 32-oz. can black beans, drained
* one 82-oz. can diced tomatoes
* 1 or 2 fresh hot chilies, minced
* 2 tsp. ground cumin
* 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
* salt to taste

Directions

Bake or microwave the sweet potatoes until just firm (about 3 to 4 minutes per potato).  Cut into 3/4 inch dice.  Heat oil in a soup pot.  Add onion and garlic and saute over medium heat until golden.  Add bell pepper, beans, tomatoes, chilies, cumin, and oregano.  Bring to a simmer.  Cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.  Add sweet potatoes and simmer until vegetables are tender.  This should take about 10-15 minutes.  Season with salt.  If time allows, let stand for 1 or 2 hours, then re-heat and serve.

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