Lentil Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup dry lentils, cleaned
2 2 cups vegetable broth or 2 cups beef broth
1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cups whole kernel corn

Preparation

Combine everything (except tomato sauce and corn) in 2 1/2 quart pot and boil over high heat.
Reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 25- 30 minutes.
Stir in tomato sauce and corn.
Simmer for 10- 15 minutes.
Serve hot!
Great garnished with lowfat sour cream.
For Vegetarian use only the vegetable broth. Do not use the low fat sour cream garnish for Vegans.