Spicy Black Bean Chili

Description
Contributed by Jenn b aka Mom2sam and Tiny at World Recipes Y-Group
 * Source: Better Homes and Gardens
 * Prep: 20 minutes | Cook: 1 hour
 * Makes 4 Servings

Ingredients

 * 1 cup dry black beans
 * 6 cups water
 * 1 medium onion, chopped (½ cup)
 * 4 cloves garlic, minced
 * 1 tablespoon cooking oil
 * 1 tablespoon chili powder
 * 1 teaspoon ground cumin
 * 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
 * ½ teaspoon paprika
 * ¼ teaspoon salt
 * ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
 * 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
 * 1 x 14½-ounce can tomatoes, cut up
 * ¼ cup dry sherry or water
 * ¼ cup plain low-fat yogurt or dairy sour cream
 * 1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro

Directions

 * 1) Rinse beans.
 * 2) In a large saucepan combine beans and water.
 * 3) Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
 * 4) Simmer for 2 minutes.
 * 5) Remove from heat.
 * 6) Cover and let stand for 1 hour (or, soak beans overnight in a covered pan).
 * 7) Drain and rinse the beans.
 * 8) In a large saucepan or dutch oven cook the onion and garlic in hot oil until tender.
 * 9) Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, and ground red pepper.
 * 10) Cook and stir for 1 minute.
 * 11) Add the beans, vegetable or chicken broth, undrained tomatoes, and sherry or water.
 * 12) Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
 * 13) Cover and simmer for 1 to 1½ hours or until beans are tender.
 * 14) To serve, ladle chili into individual bowls.
 * 15) Top with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream and sprinkle with cilantro.