Melanie's Vegetable & Bean Chili

Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 2 celery ribs, diced
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 large fresh tomato, diced
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 3 (15 ounce) cans chicken stock, fat free
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 cup green chili, fresh roasted, seeded & peeled
• 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons cayenne powder
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 place all ingredients into a crock pot, and cook on medium-low heat for 4-6 hours. the longer it cooks at a low heat intensifies the flavor.
• 2 adjust the seasoning as you feel necessary for your taste buds.
• 3 i like to serve with some fresh chopped cilantro and a teaspoon of fat free sour cream.