1 sm. garlic clove, chopped
1 sm. onion, chopped
1 sm. green pepper, chopped
1 celery stick, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes
1 can red kidney beans
1/4 c. bulbar
2 (4 oz.) cans green chilies, chopped
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. basil
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. cumin
1 tbsp. butter
Cheddar cheese, shredded

Put butter in saucepan. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes. Add next 4 ingredients; cook 5 minutes; stir. Chop tomatoes, saving 1/4 cup of juice. Add the rest of the ingredients except the cheese. Bring to a boil. Simmer 45 minutes, checking often. Add Cheddar cheese on top of the chili when serving.