Easy Vegan Chili

Submitted by Ruth from TX

"This delicious recipe is a snap to make and tastes delicious! For those that like cheese you can serve it with cheese and crackers!"

Ingredients:
1 onion, chopped
5 cloves crushed garlic
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces textured vegetable protein
4 (16 ounce) cans chili beans
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
4 cups water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
salt and pepper to taste
2 teaspoons chili powder

Directions:
1. In a large saucepan saute onion, garlic, celery and olive oil until onions are soft.

2. Add to saucepan textured vegetable protein, chili beans, tomatoes, water, sugar, salt and pepper, and chili powder. Stir occasionally, let simmer for 30 minutes. The textured vegetable protein will expand when added to liquid.

Groups:
Vegan, Soup

Preparation Time:
5 mins

Cooking Time:
40 mins

Servings:
8