Hearty meatless chili

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1eachEnv. Soup Mix *
4cupsWater
16ounces(1 can) Chick Peas **
16ounces(1 can) Red Kidney Beans ***
14½ounce(1 can) Tomatoes ****
1cupLentils, Rinsed & Drained
1eachLarge Stalk Celery *****
1tablespoonChili Powder
2teaspoonsGround Cumin
1eachMed. Clove Garlic Fine Chop
¼teaspoonCrushed Red Pepper

Directions

* One of the following soup mixes can be used.

Onion, Onion-Mushroom, ** Use either chick peas or garbanzos, rinsed and drained. *** Rinse and drain the Kidney beans. **** Tomatoes should be whole peeled tomatoes UNdrained and chopped. ***** Celery stalk should be coarsely chopped.

~------------------------------------------------------ ~------------------ In large saucepan or stockpot, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes or until lentils are almost tender. Remove cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, an additional 30 minutes or until liquid is almost absorded and lentils are tender. Serve, if desired, over hot cooked brown or white rice and top with shredded cheddar cheese. Makes about 4 (2 cup) servings.