1 tbsp. oil
1 1/2 c. celery
1 1/2 c. green pepper
1 c. onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic
2 cans (28 oz.) tomatoes
3 cans (16 oz.) red kidney beans, rinsed & drained
1/2 c. raisins (optional)
1/4 c. red wine vinegar
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 tbsp. parsley
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. basil
1 1/2 tsp. oregano
1 1/2 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. Tabasco
1 1/2 c. water, as needed
3/4 c. cashew
1 c. Swiss OR Mozzarella cheese, shredded

Heat oil in Dutch oven. Cook first 4 ingredients until tender. Add remaining ingredients except water and nuts. Simmer 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours. Add water and nuts. Simmer 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese.

Variation: Substitute chopped sausage or cooked very lean ground beef for cashew. Simmer 20 minutes.