Lentil Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 garlic cloves
2 medium onions, chopped
1 small jalapeno pepper, minced
1 Tbsp. olive oil
3 c. lentils
6 c. water
2 tsp. cumin
1 large red or green pepper
1 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/4 c. tomato paste
1 small can V-8 or tomato juice
2 Tbsp. vinegar
2 stalks celery, chopped

Preparation

Saute garlic, onions and hot pepper in olive oil.
Add lentils, water and spices.
Simmer 25 to 30 minutes in a covered pot until lentils are tender.
Add tomato paste, juice, vinegar, sugar, red or green pepper and celery.
Add salt and additional water, if needed.
Simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
Serve plain, over rice or pasta.