Northwest Chili

Preparation of chickpeas

1. In a medium saucepan, combine soaked chickpeas and 2 1/2 cups of water.

2. Add more water of you are cooking at high altitude or with hard water.

3. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer until the chickpeas are tender.

1. In a large, heavy saucepan, cook onion and garlic in oil for 3 to 4 minutes.

2. Add lentils, and stir to coat them with oil.

3. Add potatoes, carrots, bell pepper, chili powder, water and bouillon.

4. Bring to a boil.

5. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer about 25 minutes, or until lentils are tender.

6. Add tomatoes, breaking them up as you do, and tomato sauce, chickpeas, and red pepper.

7. Simmer for another 15 minutes.

8. Season to taste with red pepper, salt and black pepper.