Ingredients

1 cup diced onion

1 tsp avocado oil (or olive oil)

1 bell pepper diced

1 jalapeno pepper diced

2.5 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth if needed)

15 oz. canned tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes

1/2 cup mild or medium salsa verde (or your favorite salsa!)

1 tbsp. tomato paste

15 oz. can black beans (drained + rinsed)

15 oz. can pinto beans (drained + rinsed)

1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)

3/4 cup dried lentils

1/2 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp cumin

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

1/4-1/2 cup heavy cream

salt and pepper to taste

PILE ON THE TOPPINGS!

crushed tortilla chips 

shredded cheddar cheese

sliced or diced jalapeños

chopped red onion

sliced avocado

fresh cilantro

sour cream or Greek yogurt