Vegetarian Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. dried kidney beans
3 c. water
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 c. chopped onion
1 green pepper, chopped
2 c. sliced mushrooms
1 c. thinly sliced carrots
2 c. fresh or canned unsalted tomatoes, chopped
1 (6 oz.) can unsalted tomato paste
3/4 c. water
2 Tbsp. chili powder
1 Tbsp. vinegar
1 to 2 tsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 bay leaf

Preparation

Place beans in 3 cups water in saucepan.
Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes.
Do not drain; set aside for 1 hour.
Return beans to heat, adding water to cover if necessary.
Simmer for 1 hour or until beans are tender.
Drain and set aside.