Black Eyed Pea Chili

New Years Eve Black Eyed Pea Chili

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 large carrots, diced
• 4 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 large or 2 small onions, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 6 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 1/2 cups dried black eyed peas
• 6-7 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1-2 tsp cocoa powder (special dark if you have it)
• 2.5 tablespoons chili powder
• Salt & pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. Combine all ingredients in crock pot and turn on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.

2. Remove bay leaves and serve as is, over white rice and/or with chili toppings (onions, cheese, sour cream, avocado or anything else you like).

Cheers and here's to a New Year! 

Black Eyed Pea Chili