Black Bean Chili

Ingredients

• 3½ cups black beans
• 1 medium onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 chipotle chile
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• ¾ tablespoon sea salt
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons wine vinegar
• 1½ cups tomatoes
• 1½ cups tomato puree
• 4 cups water
• to taste sour cream

Steps

1. Place the beans in a large pot, add with enough water to cover by 2 inches (2.5 cm), and allow to soak overnight.
2. Drain the beans and cover again with fresh water.
3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 2 hours.
4. Heat the corn oil in a stockpot or other very large pot over medium-high heat.
5. Add the onions and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes.
6. Add the garlic, chipotle and ancho chiles, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, cayenne, and vinegar, and sauté for 5 to 10 minutes.
7. Add the tomatoes, tomato puree, and the water.
8. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
9. Add the beans with their juice.
10. Simmer for 1 hour.
11. Serve with or without sour cream.