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August 8, 2011
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Meatless Chili

Soups & Stews
Prep time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
35 minutes

Turn this already economical chili into an even thriftier meal for a party. Hollow out a large round bread loaf. Spoon chili into bread bowl for an eye appealing and

Turn this already economical chili into an even thriftier meal for a party. Hollow out a large round bread loaf. Spoon chili into bread bowl for an eye appealing and

Ingredients

Serves 6 

  • 2 (16-ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chopped tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine or water
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
  1. 1

    Combine kidney beans and tomato sauce in a large pot. Cook over medium-low heat.

  2. 2

    Sauté garlic and onion in oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add celery, carrots and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add vegetables to pot; stir. Add undrained tomatoes, cumin, basil, chili powder, red wine and red pepper sauce. Cook until chili is slightly thickened, about 35 minutes.

  4. 4

    Ladle chili into soup bowls and sprinkle with Cheddar.

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