Cornucopia Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 1/2 cups dry kidney beans
    1 1/2 cups dried pinto beans
    9 cups water
    24 ounces textured vegetable protein
    3 1/2 cups boiling water
    1/4 cup vegetable oil
    3 cups chopped onion
    4 teaspoons ground cumin
    1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
    1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
    2 teaspoons salt
    4 teaspoons chili powder
    1 teaspoon garlic powder
    1 tablespoon molasses
    1 tablespoon honey
    3 (10 ounce) cans chile sauce
    1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
    3 (29 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
Preparation
    Place beans in a large saucepan, and cover with water. Soak overnight in the refrigerator. Drain, and return to pan. Add 9 cups water; cook for 1 1/2 hours, or until tender.
    Meanwhile, mix textured vegetable protein and boiling water together in a large bowl. Set aside.
    In a large saute pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until soft and translucent.
    In a large stock pot, combine beans, textured vegetable protein, onions, spices, salt, honey, molasses, chili sauce, tomato puree, and diced tomatoes. Stir to mix well. Simmer, stirring often for at least 1 hour.

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