Idaho Chili Stew

Idaho chili stew is a Super Bowl recipe, that can be served with cornbread or tortilla chips. It can be converted to a vegetarian recipe by omitting the bacon and using vegetable stock powder.
* Source: Better Homes And Gardens
* Prep: 15 Minutes | Cook: 30 Minutes 
* Makes 4 servings
== Ingredients ==
* 2 cups tomato juice
* 1 can (15 or 19 ounces) garbanzo beans, undrained
* 1 cup water
* 1 medium potato, peeled and chopped 
* ½ cup dried red lentils, rinsed and drained 
* 1 medium carrot, cut into 1-inch strips or sliced 
* 1 tablespoon cooked bacon pieces 
* 1 tablespoon minced dried onions
* 2 teaspoons chili powder
* 1 beef bouillon powder
* ¼ cup sour cream or shredded Cheddar cheese 
* snipped chives (optional) 
* tortilla chips (optional) 
== Directions ==
# In a large saucepan, combine tomato juice, undrained garbanzo beans, water, potato, lentils, carrot, bacon pieces, onion, chili powder, and the bouillon powder. 
# Bring to boiling. Reduce heat. 
# Cover and simmer about 30 minutes or until lentils are tender. 
# Spoon into bowls. 
# Top with sour cream or cheese and sprinkle with snipped chives, if desired. 
# Serve with cornbread or tortilla chips, if desired.
Category:Superbowl Recipes
Category:Chili Recipes
Category:Stew Recipes
Category:Chickpea Recipes
Category:Potato Recipes
Category:Tomato juice Recipes
Category:Red lentil Recipes
Category:Carrot Recipes
Category:Bacon Recipes