candy's vegetarian chili

3 Tbs extra virgin oil oil
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
3/4 tsp cinnamon
3/4 tsp coriander
3/4 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 tsp curry powder
saute the above spices in the oil over medium high heat in a cast iron dutch oven til fragrant

add:
an onion, chopped
12 oz veggie crumbles ground beef substitute
2 tsp soy sauce
2 cloves minced garlic
saute til onion is translucent

add:
28 oz can of crushed tomoatoes
1 cup water
2 cans of drained red kidney beans
1 cup whole kernel corn (frozen is fine)
1 large sweet potato (3/4 lb) cut into small chunks (i usually boil it separately, then add it, so the chili cooks faster)
optional: i also like to add a small can of stewed, diced tomatoes

stir well to combine. simmer til sweet potato is cooked and all the ingredients are well heated.