Vegetable Bean Chili Recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. butter

2 medium (1 cup) carrots, finely chopped

1 medium (½ cup) onion, chopped

1 medium (¾ cup) green or red bell pepper, chopped

2 tsp. finely chopped fresh garlic

1 (14.5 oz.) can chili-style diced tomatoes

1 (15 oz.) can hot chili beans

1 (15.5 oz.) can kidney beans

1 (14.5 oz.) can vegetable broth

1 cup vegetable tomato juice

1 Tbsp. chili powder

Preparation

Melt butter in 4-quart saucepan until sizzling; add carrots, onion, green pepper and garlic. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisply tender (4-5 minutes). Add all remaining ingredients. Continue cooking until mixture comes to a boil (5-8 minutes). Reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through and flavors are blended (5-8 minutes). To serve, top each serving with shredded cheese or sour cream, if desired.