Fabulous Vegetarian Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 medium carrot, diced
2 cups unpeeled unseeded fresh tomatoes
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans, undrained
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can red kidney beans, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 lb firm tofu, rinsed, patted dry and crumbled
2 cups water (or can use vegetable broth)
2 cups frozen whole kernel corn
2 teaspoons salt (I use seasoned salt)
1 -2 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
fresh ground black pepper

Preparation

Heat oil in a 5-qt Dutch oven.
Add onions, green peppers and carrots; saute over med heat until tender.
Add fresh tomatoes, garlic, beans, crushed tomatoes, tofu, water, corn, salt, chili powder, cumin and cayenne pepper.
Simmer for 45-60 minutes or until done, stirring often, adjusting all seasonings to suit taste.
About halfway through cooking time season with black pepper and more salt if needed.