Vegan Heirloom-Bean Chili Recipe - Very Good Cook

Ingredients

• 2 cups mixed, dry heirloom beans (note 1) or 6 cups mixed, cooked heirloom beans
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 4 cups diced, peeled yellow onion (about 3 medium onions)
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 6 garlic cloves)
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 28-ounce can (795 g) chopped tomatoes with their juices
• 1 cup of water or vegetable stock
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped (La Costeña or Èmbasa brands)
• Toppings:
• Lime or lemon
• Yogurt (dairy or non-dairy)
• Black pepper, freshly ground
• Cilantro or parsley (chopped)