Rill Foods Mount Mazama Lentil Chili Mix

You will need:

• 15 oz. tomato sauce or diced tomato
• 1 lb. Ground, beef, turkey or pork (optional)

Package Includes:

• Lentil and Pepper Mixture
• 1 Spice Packet
• 1 Crushed Pepper Packet

Directions:

Stovetop Directions:
1. Look through lentils for pebbles or other field debris.
2. In 4-quart sauce pan brown meat and drain fat. Add 7 1/2 cups water, the lentils, tomato sauce and the spice packet to the pot.
3. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer and cook for 1 hour or until the lentils are soft.
4. Salt and pepper to taste. Add the red peppers a little at a time for a spicier chili. Serve.

Crockpot Directions:
Add 7 1/2 C. water, the entire soup mix (red peppers are optional and should be added a few at a time to avoid making the soup too spicy) and meat to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. Cook on high for 3 1/2 to 5 hours. Add tomatoes right before serving. Enjoy!

Instant Pot Directions:
Reduce water by 1 cup. Add water, soup mix, meat and tomato to Instant Pot. Lock the lid and seal the valve, set to Soup Mode, or High Pressure. Cook for 20 minutes, allow the pressure to release naturally or manually let the steam off. Enjoy! 

Cooking Variations:

Switch up the meat: Use spicy italian sausage, kielbasa, ground turkey, steak or leave it out altogether.
Mix up the tomatoes: Use chopped tomatoes instead of tomato sauce.
Vegetable Overload: 10-15 minutes before the soup is done add 1-2 C. fresh vegetables, we like to add sliced mushrooms
Dress it up: Top with cheddar cheese and sour cream.
Vegetarian: Prepare without meat. If desired, add meat substitute. This soup is suitable for the Daniel Fast if prepared without meat.
Baked potatoes: One of our favorite ways to eat this soup is to have it over baked potatoes

Legume Hints and Nutrition:
The USDA recommends that adults eat three cups of beans or legumes per week for the maximum health benefit. Legumes are naturally low in total fat, contain no saturated fat or cholesterol and are an excellent source of protein, calcium, iron, folic acid, and potassium.