Directions:

• 1.

  Add oil to a large pot and set heat to medium low. Then, add the diced onions and sauté until soft.

• 2.

  Once the onions are soft, add the carrots and celery and cook for another minute.

• 3.

  Add spices, tomato paste and diced tomatoes and mix. Then, add the drained beans and the undrained chili beans.

• 4.

  Put the lid on and with the pot on low, let the mixture simmer for at least 20 minutes and up to an hour, stirring occasionally.

• 5.

  Right before serving, stir in the tomato sauce.

• 6.

  Serve with chips or rice, and top with cheese and your favorite toppings (avocado, salsa, sour cream, onions, cilantro, etc.).