Martha'S Vegetarian Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 or 4 cloves garlic (or more)
1 large onion
2 cans tomatoes
1 can tomato paste
2 or 3 cans red kidney beans
2 or 3 carrots, shredded (squeeze out moisture)
2 or 3 zucchini squash, shredded (squeeze out moisture)
cumin to taste (at least 1 tsp.)
cayenne pepper to taste
salt
1 green pepper (optional)
1 c. water

Preparation

In a large pot, put in cumin, cayenne pepper and salt and heat for a couple of minutes (do not burn!).
Add tomatoes, tomato paste, beans and water and simmer.