Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili – Marcel’s Culinary Experience

Ingredients

• 1 onion chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 poblano pepper diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 15 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 8 ounces vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 large carrot peeled and diced
• 1/2 cup diced sweet potato
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 37 1/2 ounces black beans drained, but not rinsed
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 2 bay leaves
• 14 ounces petite diced tomatoes
• 1 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch
• Monterey Jack cheese or Feta
• Cilantro