60 minutes
6 servings
1
3
Tbsp
olive oil
1
white onion
chopped, divided
2
ribs
celery
chopped
2
jalapeños
thinly sliced, divided
1
tsp
salt
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 3/4 of the onion, celery, and 3/4 of the jalapeños. Season with salt and cook until vegetables are mostly tender and onions are translucent and lightly golden, about 8 to 10 minutes.
2
3
cloves
garlic
1 to 3
chilis in adobo
1
Tbsp
cumin
ground
1
tsp
dried oregano
1
cup
cilantro
chopped, divided
2.25
cups
water
28
oz
crushed tomatoes
Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add minced chili, cumin, and oregano, and cook, stirring frequently, for another minute. Add half the cilantro and all of the water, then use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add crushed tomatoes along with any liquid in the can.
3
15
oz
kidney beans
8
oz
dry pasta
Add beans, dry pasta, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover, bring up to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and let cook with lid ajar for 14 to 16 minutes, until pasta is tender.
4
1
cup
cheese
shredded
to
taste
tortilla chips
Remove from heat and stir in cheeses until melted. Serve with crushed corn chips and the remaining sliced jalapeños and onion for garnish.