Ingredients

  • 1 envelope onion soup mix
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 (16 ) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 16 ounces red kidney beans (1 can;Rinse and drain the Kidney beans.)
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes (Tomatoes should be whole peeled tomatoes UNdrained and chopped.)
  • 1 cup lentils, Rinsed & Drained
  • 1 stalk celery (Celery stalk should be coarsely chopped.)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin, Ground
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 14 teaspoon red pepper, Crushed

Method

  • In large saucepan or stockpot, combine all ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes or until lentils are almost tender.
  • Remove cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, an additional 30 minutes or until liquid is almost absorded and lentils are tender.
  • Serve, if desired, over hot cooked brown or white rice and top with shredded cheddar cheese.