Hippie Pepper Chili Stew

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My quest to find a good vegetarian chili recipe ended with this. it's a combination of a couple of recipes plus some adjustments and additions of my own. my roommate says it is not chili--more like a stew--but still really good, if only i left out the bell peppers. i don't really measure or time my recipes, so this is a bit approximate. season with salt and pepper every step or two. it's vegan as long as you don't top with the optional sour cream.

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Steps

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Add oil then onion to a large pot and saute a couple of minutes.

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Add carrot and celery and saute a couple of minutes further.

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Add green bell pepper , jalapeno , garlic , chili powder , and cumin.

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Saute a further 5 minutes or so.

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Add zucchini , beer , and 1 can of tomatoes.

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Cook until heated through.

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Add the other can of tomatoes , tofu , and beans.

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Check for seasoning and simmer a few minutes before serving.

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Garnish with whatever you like.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, yellow onion, carrot, celery ribs, green bell pepper, jalapeno, garlic cloves, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper, zucchini, beer, diced tomatoes with green chilies, lite extra-firm tofu, cannellini beans, sour cream, cilantro, pickled jalapeno pepper, tortilla, tortilla chips