Screamin Chicken Chili

1 1/2 Cups coarsely chopped green bell pepper

4 Cloves fresh garlic

1 1/2 Pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves -- cut into 1/4" pieces

1/4 Cup chili powder

2 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon powdered chipotles

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 Cup New Mexico chiles -- roasted,peeled,diced

29 Ounces canned chopped tomatoes -- including liquid

16 Ounces defatted chicken stock

12 Ounces hard cider, dark beer, or dry white wine

6 Ounces tomato paste

2 Tablespoons chipotle puree

3 bay leaves

31 Ounces canned garbanzos -- drained

cayenne (or other heat source) -- to taste