Hearty Autumn Vegetable Chili

Name: Hearty Autumn Vegetable Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 bell peppers, chopped; 2 large carrots, sliced into rounds; 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed; 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 can diced tomatoes; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; Salt and pepper to taste

A warm and filling bowl of chili that captures all the cozy flavors of fall.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· October 18, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

35 minutes

Total

50 minutes

Serves

This chili is the perfect meal for when the air starts to get a little crisp outside. It is packed with nutritious beans and seasonal vegetables that leave everyone at the table feeling satisfied and happy.

I love making a big pot of this on a Sunday because the leftovers taste even better the next day. It is a very forgiving recipe, so feel free to toss in whatever extra veggies you happen to have in your crisper drawer.

🧺 Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 bell peppers, chopped
2 large carrots, sliced into rounds
1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can diced tomatoes
2 cups vegetable broth
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat.
2
Add the onion, garlic, bell peppers, and carrots. Cook for about five minutes until the onions are soft.
3
Stir in the cubed sweet potato, beans, tomatoes, and vegetable broth.
4
Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Give everything a good stir.
5
Bring the pot to a simmer, then cover and cook for about thirty minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender.
6
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed before serving hot.

💡 Tips

Serve your chili with a dollop of sour cream and some fresh cilantro on top. You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days or freeze them for up to three months.

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