Zucchini Chili

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
4 stalks thinly sliced celery
3/4 of a large onion chopped
4 carrots thinly sliced
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
3 medium zucchini sliced
2 c. water
1 (28 oz) can whole tomatoes with juice
2 T brown sugar
1 t. black pepper
1 1/2-2 T chili powder
1 (46 oz) can tomato juice
2 (15 oz) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Instructions:
Saute celery, onion, carrots, and garlic for about 5 minutes in a large cooking pot. Add remaining ingredients, except for kidney beans. Simmer 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours. Add kidney beans 15 minutes before end. Serve and enjoy!

Source:
Dean Anderson