Daphne'S Veggie Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil (I use olive oil)
1 large yellow onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, smashed
2 medium zucchini, sliced and diced
1 (16 ounce) bag corn (frozen or fresh)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (16 ounce) can roasted tomatoes, chopped, with juice
salt
pepper
2 -3 bay leaves
2 tablespoons oregano
1/4 cup chili powder
2 -3 tablespoons cumin
1 -2 chipotle chile in adobo, chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained, rinsed
1 (12 ounce) bottle beer (or sub vegetable broth)
1 cup vegetable stock
cheddar cheese, shredded to serve
avocado, chopped to serve
2 limes to serve, juice
sour cream, to serve

Preparation

In a large heavy pot, heat the oil over medium high heat.
Add the onion and garlic, and saute until translucent.
Add the zucchini and corn, and saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the tomato paste and chopped tomatoes with the juice from the can. Then add the salt, pepper, herbs,and spices.
Add 1-2 chopped chipotle peppers and the beans.Stir well.
Add the beer(or broth) and the vegetable stock until liquid covers all ingredients in the pot.
Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to medium low. Simmer for 1/2 hour, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, and adjust seasonings to taste.
Serve with shredded cheese, chopped avoacado, fresh lime juice and sour cream.
Enjoy!