Ingredients

• 1/4 cup dried black beans
• 1/4 cup dried black-eyed peas
• 1/4 cup dried red beans
• 1/4 cup dried pinto bean
• 6 cups water
• 2 bay leaves
• 3/4 cup onion, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 quart crushed tomatoes, with juice
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• hot sauce
• 1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1/2 cup carrot, chopped
• 1/4 cup dried great northern beans
• 1/4 cup dried lentils