Vegetarian Chili For 12 - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. kidney beans
2 c. pinto beans
10 c. cold water
6 c. water
4 cloves garlic, crushed
3 onions, diced
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, chopped
hot oil for sauteing
1 (28 oz.) can crushed or pureed tomatoes
2 (28 oz.) cans whole tomatoes
6 Tbsp. tamari soy sauce
4 shakes black pepper
2 bay leaves
1 Tbsp. oregano
1 Tbsp. basil
3 Tbsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. ground coriander
chili powder to taste

Preparation

Soak beans overnight.
In morning, drain off water and place beans in heavy pot with 6 cups water, 2 cloves crushed garlic and 1 diced onion.
Cover, bring to boil, simmer in 10 cups water 2 hours.
In separate pan, saute vegetables in oil until tender. Add to cooked beans.
Add canned tomatoes and seasonings.
Add chili powder to taste.
Simmer several hours.
Great for crock-pot.