Chili Mac Soup with Hidden Secret Vegetables
No one loves a big bowl of hot chili on a autumn day more than me. I feel like we don't actually have it more than a couple of times a year because, well, it is just not very healthy. We don't eat healthy that often, but we do try to get a good balance. What I like about chili is the spice, the warmth, the meatiness. It is just so satisfying. However, it is rather heavy. I decided that I might try to lighten it up a bit, but keep all of the spicy, meatiness. I started with a basic chili recipe, but added carrots (that I sautéed with the onion at the beginning) and shredded Brussels sprouts (at the end like you would do with cabbage in a vegetable soup). The result was delicious. It was so satisfying, but had more nutrition - which made me feel better about stocking our freezer with leftovers for lunch. Chili Soup with Hidden Secret Vegetables 1 medium onion, diced 4 carrots, diced 2 pounds of ground beef 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 table...