Freakin' Good Chili

     1 cup veggie broth 
     2 ( or more ) minced garlic cloves 
     1/2 large onion, finely chopped 
     1/2 green pepper, thinly sliced 
     1 hot or mild chili pepper, chopped (BE CAREFUL!! Hot chiles are very hot!) 
     1 tbs. fresh crumbled oregano 
     2-3 tbs. chili powder 
     1/2 tsp. cumin powder 
     2 cans tomato soup 
     1 cup tomatoes, chopped 
     1/2 cup salsa 
     48 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 

In Dutch oven or large pot, heat 1/4 cup of broth on med-high
heat.Saute veggies except green chilies and tomatoes. When
onions become translucent (about 5 minutes) reduce heat to
medium and add remaining broth, tomato soup, salsa, chopped
green chili, chopped tomato and spices. Simmer 45 minutes or
more, stirring frequently. Add kidney beans. Simmer 20 minutes
more, stirring frequently. Enjoy! 

Serves: 4 big servings 

Preparation time: About 1 1/2 hours (mostly simmering time)