Vegetarian Chili

Bahan-bahan (4 porsi)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium white or yellow onion, peeled and diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, cored and diced
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 3 -4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 (15-oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 (15-oz) can beans of your choice, rinsed and drained (I used dark red kidney beans)
• 1 cup uncooked green or brown lentils, picked over and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper
• toppings: diced avocado, chopped fresh cilantro, diced green or red onions, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and/or crumbled corn tortilla chips