Autumn Harvest Chili

Ingredients:

• 2 cups thick and chunky mild salsa
• 1 15 ounce can of red or black beans
• 1 14.5 ounce can vegetable broth
• 1 Granny Smith apple, chopped in very small pieces
• 2/3 cup dried cranberries
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2/3 cup coarsely chopped cashews

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients except the cashews in a 5-quart Dutch oven.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer covered for about 20 minutes.  
2. Just before serving, stir in the cashews.  

Recipe from the kitchen of Midwest Living Magazine.