Hearty Meatless Chili Recipe
Ingredients
| 1 envelope Lipton Onion, Onion-Mushroom or Beefy Mushroom Soup Mix | ||
| Water | 4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Chickpeas | 1 Can (10oz), drained, rinsed | |
| Red kidney beans | 1 Can (10oz), drained, rinsed | |
| Whole peeled tomatoes | 1 Can (10oz), drained | |
| Lentils | 1 Cup (16 tbs), rinsed | |
| 1 large stalk celery, coarsely chopped | ||
| Chili powder | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Ground cumin | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Garlic | 1 Clove (5gm), finely chopped | |
| Red pepper | 1/4 Teaspoon, crushed | |
Directions
MAKING
1. In a large Dutch oven or stock pot, combine all the ingredients.
2. Place pot over a medium flame.
3. Boil the liquid for a few minutes.
4. Stir the mixture and reduce the flame.
5. Cover the pot and simmer 20 minutes until the lentils are almost cooked.
6. Uncover the pot and continue simmering the soup for another 30 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated and the lentils are soft and mushy. Stir the mixture occasionally while it simmers. To check the lentils, press between your thumb and forefinger. If the lentils are not mushy, continue cooking till they are soft and all the water has been absorbed.
7. Taste the chili for seasoning and adjust to your liking.
SERVING
8. Dish the chili into a large tureen or ladle onto a bed of brown or white steamed rice.
9. Garnish with grated Cheddar cheese if desired.
1. In a large Dutch oven or stock pot, combine all the ingredients.
2. Place pot over a medium flame.
3. Boil the liquid for a few minutes.
4. Stir the mixture and reduce the flame.
5. Cover the pot and simmer 20 minutes until the lentils are almost cooked.
6. Uncover the pot and continue simmering the soup for another 30 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated and the lentils are soft and mushy. Stir the mixture occasionally while it simmers. To check the lentils, press between your thumb and forefinger. If the lentils are not mushy, continue cooking till they are soft and all the water has been absorbed.
7. Taste the chili for seasoning and adjust to your liking.
SERVING
8. Dish the chili into a large tureen or ladle onto a bed of brown or white steamed rice.
9. Garnish with grated Cheddar cheese if desired.
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