5 Bean Chili

Okay, I know these is a dish that is full of canned items. But it is delicious. You could get dry beans and soak them if or even frozen if you want less canned goods. But most chili is full of beans and tomatoes i.e. canned stuff. Anyway you make it I hope you do make this dish. It's delicous. Be prepared, it makes alot!

• 2 cans black beans
• 1 can pinto beans
• 1 can great northern beans
• 1 can light red kidney beans
• 1 can dark red kideny beans
• 1 can corn
• 2 cans stewed tomatoes
• 2 cans diced tomatoes
• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 can tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 head garlic, crushed
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 package Tofurky ground beef
• 1/2 onion
• hot sauce, to taste

Open all cans, drain the juice from the beans and corn. Saute the onion in a little water in a very large soup pot.

Add all the ingredients to the pot and stir well. Bring to a boil, then lower to simmer. Allow to simmer, as low as possible, uncovered, for about 1.5 hours.  Stir frequently.

Serve garnished with sliced scallion, cheese, extra hot sauce and/or sour cream.

Enjoy!