Lentil Chili [recipe]

I am a huge fan of chili especially on fall evenings like we had in Ohio this past weekend. When my friend Bekah told me about a lentil chili I was intrigued, but not sold because I really do love meat in chili. Well it was love at first bite friends and when I made this for my husband he instantly proclaimed that we should have this chili once a week! So this is a recipe that you should definitely try this fall! Mmmm Hmmmm.

 Cast of Characters

8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped 

2 large celery stalks chopped
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 tsp chili powder 

2 tsp cumin

1 Tbsp. Oregano
1 (16-ounce) package brown lentils (about 2 1/4 cups lentils)
2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
Chopped cilantro

What to do...Chop, chop, chop and add everything in the crock pot. I'm going to call this the chop and drop method. Then cook on high for 7 hours in the crock pot. Best served with sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese on top. Also tastes amazing with Beer bread and a pumpkin flavored beer.

Nutrition facts if you care:
Per serving : 120 calories (5 from fat), 0g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 180mg sodium, 21g total carbohydrate (7g dietary fiber, 6g sugar), 6g protein

I LOVE FALL FOOD!