Before starting, wash and dry all produce. Heat Guide for Step 3: 1/8 tsp mild, 1/4 tsp medium, 1/2 tsp spicy and 1 tsp extra-spicy! Core, then cut peppers into 1/2-inch pieces. Drain and rinse beans. Peel, then cut carrot into 1/4-inch pieces. Peel, then cut half the onion into 1/4-inch pieces (whole onion for 4 ppl). Peel, then mince or grate garlic.

Heat a large pot over medium heat. When hot, add 1 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then onions, carrots and peppers. Cook, stirring often, until veggies start to soften, 4-5 min.

Add garlic, tomato sauce base, Mexican Seasoning and 1/4 tsp chipotle powder to the pot. (NOTE: Reference heat guide.) Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 1 min.

Add broth concentrate, crushed tomatoes, beans and 3/4 cup water (dbl for 4 ppl) to the pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until veggies soften and chili thickens slightly, 12-15 min. Season with salt and pepper.

Divide chili between bowls. Dollop sour cream over top. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve tortilla chips alongside for dipping.