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Smoky White Bean Vegetarian Chili (Slow Cooker)

Updated: June 11, 2022 | Published on: September 30, 2021 - Molly Thompson3 Comments

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This vegetarian chili in the slow cooker is anything but boring! It's packed with vibrant veggies, white beans and bold spices with sweet and smoky flavors.

slow cooker vegetarian chili in a bowl with sour cream and cheese
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  • Vegetarian chili ingredients notes
  • How to make Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili
  • Vegetarian Chili Toppings
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  • Make it a freezer meal
  • Storage instructions
  • Smoky White Bean Vegetarian Chili (Slow Cooker)
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Chili is one of my all time favorite meals. We eat chili every Christmas Eve and any kind of chili reminds me of home. We love this beanless chili, turkey pumpkin chili and sweet potato chili. I even have a classic chili in my cookbook!

I thought it was about time to make a vegetarian chili, and what better way to make it than in the slow cooker!

Vegetarian chili ingredients notes

  • Carrots: we aren't using any meat so the carrots give this chili extra substance and texture. Plus extra vitamins and fiber!
  • Red pepper: I love adding red pepper to chili because you can barely taste it and it adds nutrients. Make sure to dice it small!
  • White beans: this is the star of the recipe and gives it protein and fiber.
  • Crushed tomatoes: this is the base of the recipe and helps thin out the soup.
  • Tomato paste: I love using tomato paste in chili because it thickens the soup and adds a rich tomato flavor.
  • Chipotle in adobo sauce: this is the secret ingredient that gives this chili the smoky flavor. It comes in the can with the chipotles, but we won't be using those. Save those for chicken tinga or chipotle honey vinaigrette.
  • Chili spices: chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, oregano and smoked paprika.
  • Vegetable broth: this helps thin out the sauce a bit so it's not super thick.
ingredients for vegetarian chili measured out on a white table

How to make Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili

  1. Add all of the ingredients to a large slow cooker and mix well until it's combined and all of the tomato paste is blended.
  2. Close the lid and cook on high for 6 hours or on low for 8 hours.
  3. Serve warm with your favorite toppings

Vegetarian Chili Toppings

  • Sour cream ( we love Kite Hill vegan sour cream)
  • Shredded cheese
  • Diced red onion
  • Green onion
  • Crushed tortilla chips
  • Cornbread
  • Cilantro

Prefer to watch instead of read?

spoon scooping out a bite of slow cooker vegetarian chili

Make it a freezer meal

  1. Add all of the ingredients to a freezer bag (we like to silicone reusable ones). Seal it and gently mix it up in the bag.
  2. Store flat in the freezer then stand it upright when it's frozen to save space.
  3. Thaw overnight in the fridge then add it to the slow cooker when you're ready.

Storage instructions

Allow it to cool completely then store it in an air tight container for up to 5 days. You can also transfer it to a freezer bag and follow the steps above to freeze. Allow to thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat on the stove or in the microwave.

slow cooker vegetarian chili in a white bowl with shredded cheese and onion next to it

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More vegetarian recipes:

  • Easy Italian vegetable soup
  • Creamy sweet potato curry
  • Loaded sweet potato nachos
slow cooker vegetarian chili in a bowl topped with sour cream, cheese and onion

Smoky White Bean Vegetarian Chili (Slow Cooker)

This vegetarian chili in the slow cooker is anything but boring! It's packed with vibrant veggies, white beans and bold spices with sweet and smoky flavors.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 164kcal
Author: Molly Thompson
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Ingredients

  • 4 carrots peeled and diced small
  • 1 red bell pepper diced small
  • 2 cans white beans drained and rinsed
  • 28 ounce crushed tomato
  • 4 oz diced green chilis
  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle in adobo sauce from the can
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cups vegetable broth

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to a large slow cooker and mix well until it's combined and all of the tomato paste is blended.
  • Close the lid and cook on high for 6 hours or on low for 8 hours. Serve warm with your favorite toppings

Notes

*Nutrition information does not include toppings
What to do with leftover chipotles in adobo: make chicken tinga or chipotle honey vinaigrette.
How to freeze: Add all of the ingredients to a freezer bag and freeze flat until solid. Stand upright in the freezer to save space. Thaw overnight in the fridge and follow slow cooker instructions. You could also freeze cooked chili and warm in the microwave or over the stove.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 31.7g | Protein: 7.8g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 724mg | Fiber: 9.2g | Sugar: 11.1g
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  1. Nikki says

    February 21, 2022 at 4:45 pm

    Could you provide stovetop directions by a chance? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Molly Thompson says

      March 05, 2022 at 11:13 am

      Hey Nikki! It would be very similar! Follow the directions and add everything to a large stock pot or dutch oven and simmer for 20 or so minutes. I haven't tested this, but that's what I would try first.

      Reply
  2. Susan Marovic says

    May 10, 2022 at 10:08 pm

    5 stars
    Tasty and even better the next day!

    Reply

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