Shortcut Chili

Shortcut Chili
from Moosewood Simple Suppers
Quick, fast, and tasty.

2 cups chopped onions
3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced canned chipotles in adobo sauce
1 red or green bell pepper, diced
1 15-ounce can of red kidney beans, drained
1 15-ounce can of lentils (I used black beans), undrained
1 15-ounce can of diced tomatoes

1) In a soup pot, sautee the onions, garlic, and salt in the oil until soft, 5 t0 10 minutes.
2) Add the chipotles and the bell peppers, cover and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the beans, lentils, and tomatoes. Cover and simmer on low heat for 5 to 10 minutes or until everything is hot.
Serve topped with sour cream, if that's your thing. It's not mine.
Serves four.