Chili(Meatless) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. dried kidney beans (5 to 6 c.), cooked
2/3 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
2 Tbsp. oil
2 1/2 Tbsp. flour
2 Tbsp. chili powder
1 Tbsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Place dried beans in water and soak overnight.
Simmer for 3 hours and drain.
Combine beans, 6 cups water, 1/3 cup chopped onion, minced garlic, bay leaf and tomato paste and simmer 2 hours.
Heat oil in separate pan, gradually stir in flour, chili powder, cumin, 1/3 cup onion and garlic powder.
Heat 5 minutes. Stir in beans and cook 1 hour until beans are soft and chili is thickened.
Add salt and pepper.