Vegetarian Chili Recipe

1 15 oz can kidney beans (light or dark)

1 15 oz can pinto beans
1 15 oz can black beans
1 medium onion chopped
1 small green pepper chopped
1 medium carrot sliced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 chili pepper, diced
2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen or canned)
1 can tomato paste
1 15 oz can diced tomatoes, or diced tomatoes and chiles
1 T cooking oil
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 bay leaves

In a slow cooker, place the garlic, cooking oil and onions.  Cook on high for 1 minute.  Add sliced carrots and green peppers.  Continue cooking and stirring for 2-3 mins.  Add beans, tomatoes, tomato paste and corn.  Blend thoroughly with a wooden spoon.  Let cook for approximately 30 mins.  Add spices, cook for an additional 10 minutes.  Makes 6-8 servings.