Ingredients

2T. olive oil

½ small sweet onion chopped

½ green bell pepper chopped

2 or 3 stalks celery chopped

1 medium zucchini or summer squash chopped

1 28oz. can petite diced tomatoes undrained

1 can garbanzo beans drained and rinsed

1 cup fresh corn

2 T. red wine vinegar

1 t. sugar

2 T. chili powder

½ t. cinnamon

½ t. allspice

½ t. oregano

½ t. basil

1 t. cumin

1 t. parsley flakes

1 bay leaf

½ t salt

6 oz. beer (1/2 bottle)

Preparation

In a 4-6 qt. pot, sauté onion, bell pepper, celery and squash in olive oil till tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in undrained tomatoes, corn, drained and rinsed garbanzos and remaining seasonings (not beer). Bring to a boil and simmer, covered about 15-30 min. Stir in beer and simmer uncovered till desired consistency.