Red Devil's Chili

6 Servings

1 c onions, grated
1 garlic clove, minced
1 shallot bulb, minced
3 lg scallions, minced
1 lg bell pepper, chopped
1 oz olive (or other salad oil)
2 qt, water
1 lb kidney, pink (or pinto beans) washed, sorted and soaked
1 lg bay leaf, crushed
1 t miso paste
1 t mild (or hot curry)
1 t basil
1 T paprika
1 chili powder, To Taste
1 salt and pepper, To Taste
3 lg tomatoes, chopped, or
1 cn (15 oz) tomatoes, Peeled
1 cn (15 oz) tomato sauce
In a large saucepan, saute onions, garlic, shallot, scallions, and green pepper in oil.
Add water, beans, and seasonings. Simmer for 1
1/2 hours.
Add tomatoes and tomato sauce. Simmer for 1 hour more or until fork-tender. For spicier chili, use 2 or more cloves of garlic.