Lentil Chili

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"No meat, no tomatoes, very different."

 

• Ready In: 8hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 21
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 2 1⁄2 cups dried brown lentils, rinsed and picked over
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• salt

• Toppings

• sour cream or Mexican crema
• chopped fresh tomato
• chopped green onion
• chopped fresh cilantro

directions

1. Combine the first 15 ingredients in a slow cooker; cover and cook on LOW, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are soft, about 6-8 hours.
2. During the last hour, add the olive oil and season to taste with salt.
3. Serve the chili in bowls with toppings.

Reviews

[mickeydownunder]

As a meat lover, thought I would try, And now I know WHY! No meat, no tomatoes, tasty as can be! Thank you Nurse Di from hubby and me!!! I also slightly pureed it and think the flavours came out even more...was delightful...hope this helps