Vegetarian Chili Recipe

1 cup kidney/pinto beans
2 T oil
1 onion, diced
1 large carrot, diced
1 rib celery, diced
1/2 bell pepper, diced
1-2 cloves garlic minced
2 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
3/4 c tomato puree
1/2 t powdered cumin
1-1/2 t chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Wash and soak beans. Cook with 4 cups of water. Saute the carrots, onions, celery, pepper and garlic in oil for 15 mins. Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 5 mins. Add beans and simmer for 15 mins.