The Saturday Simmer: Soup, stew and chili recipes with chocolate or cocoa
For some, Valentine's Day means a Whitman chocolate sampler in the familiar yellow box, purchased at the local pharmacy. Others present the people they love with chocolate in savory main dishes, like this turkey and white bean chili with chocolate, from Kalyn's Kitchen. Sweet or savory, chocolate adds a bit of romance to any meal, and it should definitely be on the menu for Valentine's Day.
Chocolate and black bean chili, from One Perfect Bite
Pumpkin soup with chocolate and chipotle, from Local Kitchen
Turkey and white bean chili with chocolate, from Kalyn's Kitchen
Dark chocolate and red wine beef stew, from Not Quite Nigella
Hearty oxtail stew Crockpot recipe, from A Year of Slow Cooking
Marshmallow panna cotta with peppermint "hot chocolate" soup, from Culinary Concoctions by Peabody
Dark chocolate soup with cinnamon-toasted poundcake croutons, from The Love Family of 5
Chocolate chili, from Kitchen Parade
Black bean chili with chocolate and coconut, from Gimme Some Oven
Which will you try first? What intrigues you? Please leave feedback on the original recipe post, and let us know if you've made or adapted any of these recipes. See you next Saturday, and every Saturday, with more soups, stews and chili.
[All photos used with permission.]
What a great collection this week! I was not sure about the idea of chocolate in chili until I tried it, but it really adds a nice touch. Thanks for including my chili.
Great recipes, Lydia - thank you! I'm intrigued by the dark chocolate and red wine combo. I wouldn't think to put them together, but the possibilities are enticing.
Kalyn, my pleasure. Isn't it fun to find savory chocolate recipes?
Judy, can't wait to hear which one you try.