Lentil Chili

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 lb lentils
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
• 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
• 1 dash liquid smoke (optional)
• 5 -6 cups water

Recipe

• 1 boil water and cook lentils for 30 min covered.
• 2 add remaining ingredients cook covered for 30 min more.
• 3 (optional) insert immersion blender and blend for a couple seconds to thicken up the chili but leave some "chunks".