Martin Draluck’s Sweet Potato And Chocolate Chili

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium yellow onion, diced

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 ½ tablespoons chili powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons smoked paprika

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 bay leaf

1 tablespoon tomato paste

2 tablespoons white wine

1 tablespoon fresh thyme

2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, to taste

½ teaspoon black pepper

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (and 3.5 to 4 cups)

1 can (15-ounce) fire-roasted tomatoes

1 can (15-ounce) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (15-ounce) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

2 ½ cups chicken stock

1 tablet Abuelita chocolate