Chili Isn't Actually A Soup. Here's Why - Chowhound

Foodgraphy39/Shutterstock Chili is one of those dishes that defies being pinned down in terms of a standard recipe or classification. For instance, classic Texas-style red chili doesn't have beans, while hundreds of other chili recipes rely on beans — black, white, pinto, and otherwise — as a main ingredient. Meanwhile, Oklahoma-style chili comes in many different forms, from spicy with beans to mild without. The…