Pumpkin and Barley Chili
Bring a taste of fall into your home with this simple and delicious chili.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course Lunch, Main Course, Main Dish, Soup
Servings 6
Calories 635 kcal
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large yellow onions chopped
- 8 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 3 bell peppers chopped
- 2 1/2 cups diced pumpkin
- 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups black beans
- 2 cups barley
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
In a large stockpot, add olive oil and onions over medium heat. Once onions have softened, add garlic, ginger, chili powder and cumin.
Stir for a minute or until ingredients become fragrant.
Stir in bell peppers, diced pumpkin, tomatoes, tomato paste, and vegetable broth. Then add in black beans and barley.
Bring ingredients to a boil, then reduce to low heat and simmer. Adjust with salt and or chili powder as it simmers.
Allow to simmer for 45 minutes, or until the barley is fully cooked through. If the chili begins to thicken too much, add water as needed.
When cooking is done, add any needed spices and serve. (Makes 12 servings)
Keyword barley, chili, easy, pumpkin