Cornbread-Topped Chili

The steamy heat of the slow cooker allows the cornbread to cook right on top of the simmering vegetables. Spooning the cornbread batter onto the vegetables gives it a rustic look. You can make this chili as mild or as spicy as you like, depending on the heat of the chili powder you use and the addition of your choice of mild or hot green chiles. For soy-free, omit the soy sauce and use a soy-free sauce (purchased or homemade) or add some soy-free vegetable broth base or additional salt, and