Chinese Black Bean Chili

Ingredients

• 2 15-oz. cans white soybeans
• drained and rinsed
• 1 12-oz. pkg. crumbled soy meat
• 1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
• or more as needed
• 1 8-oz. can water chestnuts
• drained
• 2 Tbs. minced garlic
• 2 Tbs. minced fresh ginger
• 2 Tbs. Chinese black bean sauce
• 2 tsp. Chinese chili-garlic sauce
• or more to taste
• 2 bunches green onions
• cut into 2-inch lengths on the diagonal
• for garnish
• 2 cups chow mein noodles
• for garnish

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients except green onions and noodles in 4-qt.
2. slow cooker or large pot.
3. Cover slow cooker, and cook on low 4 to 6 hours.
4. Or place lid on pot, and bring chili to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
5. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
6. Spoon chili into bowls, garnish with green onions and noodles, and serve.