Vegetable Lover's Chili

Ingredients

• • 1.6 L diced tomatoes (2 x 800 ml cans)

  • 800 ml kidney beans (2 x 396 ml cans)

  • 2 Cups chopped celery

  • 2 Cups chopped carrots

  • 1 Cup diced onion

  • 1/2 Cup chopped green pepper

  • 1/2 Cup raisins, dried currants, or sweet kernel corn

  • 1/4 Cup cider vinegar

  • 1 tbsp chili powder

  • 1 tbsp parsley flakes

  • 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp ground allspice

  • 1/2 tsp dried basil

  • 1 Cup light beer (optional)

Preparation

• 1. In a large slow cooker, combine all ingredients, cover and cook on low for 8 hours.

  2. If cooking on stovetop, don't add beer, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, then uncover and simmer for another 30 minutes, then add beer and simmer uncovered for another 25 minutes or until thick.