Heat oil in large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add in tofu and cook, stirring every few minutes to sear and crisp a little. Add soy sauce and stir to coat.
Stir in bell pepper, onions, garlic and all spices (chili powder through bay leaf). Cooking until the the pepper and onion has softened.
Add in the squash, beans, tomatoes, broth, and chipotle pepper. Stir to bring it all together, pushing bay leaf to the bottom. Cover with a lid and cook on LOW heat for about 45 minutes - 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Halfway through cooking process, don’t forget to taste and adjust seasoning or add more chipotle pepper if you’d like.
Chili is ready when butternut squash is soft and tender and the liquid has reduced some. Don’t forget to remove the bay leaf and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Let leftovers cool and store in air tight container for up to 7 days.
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Slow Cooker InstructionsAlternatively you can cook in a crockpot by combining all ingredients expect the tofu, and then cook on LOW for 4-6 hours. Add Tofu in the last 30 minutes of cooking.**Nutritional facts are just estimates. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates.