Calico chili

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1teaspoonSafflower oil
cupRed wine or vegetable stock
3largesOnions; diced
3cupsWhite mushrooms; sliced
2cupsItalian plum tomatoes; choped
4Garlic coves; minced
1cupCelery;chopped
1cupCarrots; chopped
1teaspoonGround cumin
5cupsVegetable stock
2tablespoonsChili powder (or to taste)
1cupGarbanzo beans; soaked and drained
1cupKidney beans; soaked and drained
1cupPinto beans; soaked and drained
¼cupCanned green chilies; diced
3tablespoonsLow-sodium tomato paste
1teaspoonDried basil

Directions

In a large heavy pot overmedium-high heat, combine oil and wine or stock. Heat to simemring. Add onions and saute for 8 to 10 minutes.

Add mushrooms and saute 5 minutes more, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes, garlic,celery, carrots and cumin. Saute 5 to 8 minutes, or until carrots soften.

Add 5 cups stock and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, covered, until beans are soft and liquid is absorbed, abourt 3 hours. Taste for seasoning, and add more chili powder if desired. Serve hot. Serves 6 to 8.

Per serving: 361 cal; 19 g prot; 4 g fat; 63 g carb; 0 chol; 86 mg sod

From the files of DEEANNE