Chipotle Veggie Stew
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Serves 8 to 10

A medley of organic vegetables gives this wholesome stew loads of nutrients and a hearty broth. Chipotle peppers and flavorful Mexican seasonings add spice, while whole green beans and chunks of corn and squash make for a pleasing, colorful presentation.

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    Ingredients: 
    • 2 tablespoons canola or olive oil
    • 2 large onions, sliced
    • 2 stalks celery, sliced
    • 3 medium medium carrots, sliced
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 4 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
    • 1 large bell pepper (any color), slivered
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 tablespoon chili powder
    • 1 zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
    • 1 summer squash, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
    • 2 cobs fresh corn, sliced into 2-inch-long pieces
    • 1 cup fresh green beans, ends snipped
    • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
    • 3 cups (cooked) garbanzo beans
    • 4 cups vegetable broth
    • 2 cups water
    • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
    • Ground black pepper, to taste
    • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
    • 2 tablespoons lime juice, or to taste
    • Corn tortilla chips (optional for garnish)
    • Lime wedges (optional for garnish)
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    Method: 

    In a large pot or soup kettle, heat oil and sauté onion, celery and carrots until onions are translucent. Add garlic, tomatoes, bell pepper and spices. Stir and cook about 5 minutes. Add zucchini, squash, corn and green beans. Stir and cook about 2 minutes. Add chipotle peppers and garbanzo beans. Stir to combine and coat all ingredients with spices and chipotles.

    Add vegetable broth, water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer 30 minutes, uncovered.

    Add cilantro and lime juice and serve immediately. Garnish individual servings with tortilla chips and/or lime wedges, if desired.

    Nutritional Info: 
    Per Serving:270 calories (70 from fat), 8g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 760mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (10g dietary fiber, 12g sugar), 9g protein
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