Ingredients
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2 tablespoons oil
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 cups unpeeled unseeded fresh tomatoes
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6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans, undrained
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1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
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1 lb firm tofu, rinsed, patted dry and crumbled
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2 cups water (or can use vegetable broth)
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2 cups frozen whole kernel corn
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2 teaspoons salt (I use seasoned salt)
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1 -2 tablespoon chili powder
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1 tablespoon cumin
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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fresh ground black pepper
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1 medium carrot, diced
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1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
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1 (15 1/2 ounce) can red kidney beans, undrained
Instructions
- Heat oil in a 5-qt Dutch oven.
- Add onions, green peppers and carrots; sauté over med heat until tender.
- Add fresh tomatoes, garlic, beans, crushed tomatoes, tofu, water, corn, salt, chili powder, cumin and cayenne pepper.
- Simmer for 45-60 minutes or until done, stirring often, adjusting all seasonings to suit taste.
- About halfway through cooking time season with black pepper and more salt if needed.