Vegetarians Chili

Description
Vegetarians Chili

Ingredients

 * 6 	 cloves   garlic
 * 2 	large sweet white onions or red onions
 * 3 	cups water
 * 2 (6 1/2 	ounce) packages Fantastic Foods vegetarian chili mix
 * 2 (19 	ounce) cans red kidney beans
 * 1 (13 	ounce) can hunts tomato paste
 * 1 	fresh red bell pepper, chopped
 * 2 	fresh carrots, chopped
 * 1 	stalk fresh celery, chopped
 * 2 (10 	ounce) cans sliced mushrooms
 * 1 	can crushed tomatoes
 * 2 	tablespoons chili powder
 * 1/2 	teaspoon ground cumin
 * 2 	teaspoons Tabasco sauce
 * 1 	teaspoon paprika
 * 1 	teaspoon cayenne pepper
 * 1 	tablespoon black pepper
 * salt

Directions

 * 1) Mince or pulverize garlic.
 * 2) Chop onions.
 * 3) Chop half of the onion into small square pieces.
 * 4) Chop the other half into strips.
 * 5) This is so you get aesthetically pleasing"strips" of onion in the chili.
 * 6) Chop the other fresh vegetables into small pieces.
 * 7) Saute the onions, garlic and carrots on medium heat for about three minutes.
 * 8) Add the remaining vegetables and continue to saute until the onions are just starting to soften.
 * 9) Add the water and the Vegetarian Chili Mix and the beans.
 * 10) Bring to a boil.
 * 11) Add canned vegetables and tomato paste.
 * 12) Add spices to taste and stir thoroughly.
 * 13) Simmer on very low heat for at least 25 minutes, stirring occassionally.
 * 14) Let cool to warm before serving.