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Here’s another recipe by our friend, Barbara Gerber.  The artwork is by Barbara, if you would like to see more of her work please visit her site www.barbaragerber.com.  If you would like to share your recipes with the rest of us, please feel free to send them to me. 

Tummy Warming Chili Ingredients

• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 Tbls. cumin
• 2 Tbls. chili powder
• 3/4 tsp. basil
• 3/4 tsp. oregano
• 1/4 tsp. crushed pepper flakes
• 3/4 cup bulgur wheat
• 2 1/2 cup tomato-vegetable juice
• 2 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup chopped celery
• 1 Tbls. minced garlic
• 2 cup chopped mushrooms
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 Tbls. lemon juice
• 2 cups tomatoes with juice
• 1 Tbls. Worcestershire sauce
• 3 Tbls. tomato paste
• 1/4 cup dry red wine
• 1 can garbanzo beans
• 1 can kidney
• 1 can white beans

Combine bulgur and tomato-vegetable juice.  Set aside.  Chop and measure out vegetables.  Measure out dry spices and combine them in a bowl.  In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat olive oil.  Over high heat, add onion, celery, garlic, mushrooms, carrots and dry spices.  Cook, stirring for 1-2 minutes.  Add bulgur-juice mixture and all remaining ingredients.  Bring to a boil, stirring.  Reduce to simmer and cook for 30 minutes, uncovered.  Serves up to 10 people.