Fabulous Vegetarian Chili

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 2 cups unpeeled unseeded fresh tomatoes
• 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans, undrained
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can red kidney beans, undrained
• 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 lb firm tofu, rinsed, patted dry and crumbled
• 2 cups water (or can use vegetable broth)
• 2 cups frozen whole kernel corn
• 2 teaspoons salt (I use seasoned salt)
• 1 -2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• fresh ground black pepper

1. Heat oil in a 5-qt Dutch oven.
2. Add onions, green peppers and carrots; saute over med heat until tender.
3. Add fresh tomatoes, garlic, beans, crushed tomatoes, tofu, water, corn, salt, chili powder, cumin and cayenne pepper.
4. Simmer for 45-60 minutes or until done, stirring often, adjusting all seasonings to suit taste.
5. About halfway through cooking time season with black pepper and more salt if needed.

oil, onion, green bell pepper, carrot, tomatoes, garlic, pinto beans, red kidney beans, tomatoes, firm tofu, water, kernel corn, salt, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, fresh ground black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/fabulous-vegetarian-chili-72154 (may not work)