Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons safflower oil
  • 1 x garlic cloves minced
  • 1 x green bell peppers chopped
  • 1 x celery stalks chopped
  • 1 x onions chopped
  • 1 x carrots shredded
  • 1 x zucchini shredded
  • 18 ounces tomatoes, canned with juice
  • 15 ounces kidney beans, canned drained
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red hot pepper sauce to taste
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method

  • In a Dutch oven or 4 to 5 quart saucepan, heat oil.
  • Saute garlic, green pepper, celery, onion, carrot, and zucchini until crisp/tender, about 3 minutes.
  • As mixture cooks, stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium.
  • Cover and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Top each serving with a garnish, if desired.