Black Bean Chili with Cilantro

Course :	Chili
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	6 - 8

Ingredients:

1/4	Cup	Dry sherry
1	tablespoons	Olive oil
2	cups	Chopped onion
1/2	cup	Chopped celery
1/2	cup	Chopped carrots
1/2	cup	Seeded and chopped red bell pepper
4	cups	Cooked black beans
2	cups	Vegetable stock or water
2	tablespoons	garlic
1	Cup	Chopped Italian plum tomatoes
2	teaspoons	Ground cumin
4	teaspoons	Chili powder
1/2	teaspoon	Dried oregano
1/4	cup	Chopped fresh cilantro
2	tablespoons	Honey
2	tablespoons	Low sodium tomato paste

Preparation:

In large heavy pot, over medium heat, combine sherry and oil and heat to simmering. Add onions and saute 8 to 10 minutes. add celery, carrots and bell pepper and saute 5 minutes more, stirring frequently. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, covered, for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Mixture should be thick, with all water absorbed. Serving suggestion: This chili is tasty with a garnish of crushed low salt tortilla chips, grated Monterey Jack cheese, plain non-fat yogurt, or minced fresh cilantro.