Rehydrate the soy curls in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain and squeeze out all excess moisture.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the diced onion, bell pepper, and sweet potato until the onion is translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, and cumin, cooking for 1 minute until the spices are fragrant.
Add the rehydrated soy curls, black beans, tomato puree, and vegetable broth to the pot.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender.
Stir in the nutritional yeast, sea salt, and black pepper to thicken the broth and enhance the savory flavor.
Divide the chili into two bowls and top each with hemp seeds for an extra boost of plant-based protein.