My husband Rick likes his chili plain which means without tomato products. I make it his way but have to add mine later. This was so easy because the beans were already cooked. It could, however, still be made easily with soaked beans but the amount of liquid would have to be adjusted to accommodate that change. I like to add tomatoes, tomato paste and stir those in and then top with herbs, a squeeze of lime, shot of hot sauce and avocado. I eat it wrapped in a corn tortilla or on top of rice or quinoa.