VEGETABLE CHILI

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This chili, packed with beans and vegetables, has an appealing red color and fabulous flavor. I always make a large batch so that everyone can have seconds. - Charlene Martorana, Madison, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

2 large onions, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup water
2 medium carrots, cut into chunks
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 small zucchini, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 small yellow squash, sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
1/3 cup ketchup
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, saute onions and green pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in water and carrots; cover and cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. , Add the potatoes, broth, chili powder, sugar, cumin and oregano; cover and cook for 10 minutes. , Add the zucchini, squash, tomatoes and ketchup; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in beans and peas; simmer for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 467mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges