2008 Recipes-Fall Vegetable Chili

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FALL VEGETABLE CHILI (Thanks to the Good Housekeeping Magazine)
2 Carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 “ pieces 1 Tbs. Olive Oil
2 Parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2 “ pieces 1 Onion, chopped
2 Cans (15-19 oz.) Red Kidney Beans, rinsed and drained
1 Can (28 ox.) Whole Tomatoes in juice 4 Tsp. Chili Powder
1/4 Cup Loosely Packed Fresh Cilantro Leaves, chopped
In a 5 quart saucepot, heat olive oil until hot.  Add carrots, parsnips and chopped onion and cook for 6-8 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and beginning to brown, stirring occasionally.  Meanwhile, on large plate, with fork or potato masher, mash 1 cup drained beans.  Stir chili powder into vegetables in saucepan.  Cook 1 minute stirring.  Add tomatoes with their juice, whole and mashed beans and 2 cups water.  Heat to boiling on high, breaking up tomatoes with side of spoon.  Reduce heat to medium and cook, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Stir in cilantro to serve.

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