Mt. Pleasant Classical Academy

Perhaps the most valuable result of all education is the ability to make yourself do the thing you have to do, when it ought to be done, whether you like it or not…..� Thomas Henry Huxley

Here’s the Chili recipe for those moms who enjoy ‘hot and spicy’ food. The first time we had it the recipe was made by a vegetarian. While we loved the chili, we aren’t vegetarians so we add ham to our chili. Enjoy

Chili Style Lentil Soup

Simmer covered 35 minutes
6-1/2 c water
1# lentils
2 med chopped onions

Add and simmer 20 min
3 TBL Tamari (or soy sauce)
1TBL Chile Powder
1/2 tsp cumin
2 tsp garlic
2 tsp basil
6oz tomato paste
7oz green chilies
20 oz can tomatoes with juice (chopped tomatoes–I used my homemade Salsa which added a bit of extra heat to the chili)
1 TBL salt
1/2 tsp cayenne
1# chopped ham