Vegetarian Chili

INGREDIENTS

8 oz

dried black beans

8 oz

dried cannellini beans

3 tbsp

plus 1¼ tsp. kosher salt, divided

1 tsp

baking soda

1/2 oz

dried shiitake mushrooms, rinsed and chopped coarse

4 tsp

dried oregano

1/2 cup

walnuts, toasted

1 28 ounce can

diced tomatoes, drained with juice reserved

3 tbsp

tomato paste

jalapeños, seeded and chopped

6 cloves

garlic, minced

3 tbsp

soy sauce

1/4 cup

olive oil

2 lb

yellow onions, chopped

1/4 cup

chili powder

1 tbsp

ground cumin

7 cups

water

2/3 cup

medium-grind bulgur