Smoky Black Bean Chili Soup

Smoky chipotle chilies, smoked paprika, and toasted cumin seeds combine with earthy black beans and tangy tomatillos in this soupy chili to make a tasty and complex (but not too hot) dinner. And, it’s super easy on the cook because it’s made in the crock pot.

3-4 cups tomatillos, husks removed and rinsed
1 teaspoon olive oil, or light tasting oil of your choice
1 onion, chopped
½ teaspoon cumin seeds or ½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 can low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano or ½ tablespoon fresh oregano
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon chipotle paste
1 can tomato paste
2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
1 Anaheim chili, seeds & membranes removed. and chopped

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