Krystal'S Vegetable Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. chopped zucchini
1 c. diced carrots
1 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped parsley
1/2 lb. butter or margarine
1 (16 oz.) can pinto beans
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes or 2 c. chopped fresh tomatoes
1 small can tomato sauce
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 tsp. sweet basil
1 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
salt

Preparation

Melt butter; saute vegetables until tender.
Add tomatoes and tomato sauce.
Add seasonings and simmer slowly for 1/2 hour.
Add beans and salt to taste; continue to simmer for another 1/2 hour. Serve hot.
May be topped with grated cheese, if desired.
Serves 6 hearty appetites.