Vegetarian Pumpkin Chili with Azuki Beans, Barley and Mushrooms

Vegetarian chili is a comforting, warming and nourishing one-pot meal for which I never tire of exploring new ideas — nor do my husband and I hardly ever tire of eating, especially during the cold months. Despite the relative simplicity of chili, at times the infinite number of variations on the theme can be forgotten. Chili is certainly a great practice dish because chili recipes usually yield a good amount, keep well, and are a great way to use up any vegetables nearing the end of their shelf life. But chili is also an edible canvas to dress up with whatever suits your fancy. Now adding pumpkin is not an unheard of idea for vegetarian chilies, but this fall has brought about an especial indulgence for roasting and eating plenty...

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