Vegetarian Chili With Raisins And Cashews

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Serves/Makes: 8
Ready in: 1-2 hrs

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cans (28 ounce size) whole Italian tomatoes, cut up
• 2 cans (16 ounce size) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (16 ounce size) red kidney beans, not rinsed or drained
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 can (12 ounce size) beer
• 1/2 cup cashew nuts
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon fresh snipped parsley
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
• 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup shredded Swiss, cheddar or mozzarella cheese