Lentil Chili

easy cheap tasty goodness

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 1  lb lentils
• 2  onions, chopped
• 1  green pepper, chopped
• 2  tablespoons garlic, chopped
• 2 (15 1/2ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained
• 1 (15 1/2ounce) 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

Directions

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".