Hearty Bean Stew
["2 (15 1/2 oz.) cans red kidney beans", "1 (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans", "2 1/2 c. water", "2 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered lengthwise", "1 c. thinly sliced carrots", "1/2 c. chopped onion", "1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste", "2 tsp. chili powder", "1 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. garlic powder", "1 tsp. dried basil, crushed", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "8 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, cut in 1/2-inch cubes"]
["In a Dutch oven combine undrained kidney and garbanzo beans, water, potatoes, carrots, onion, tomato paste, chili powder, salt, basil, garlic powder and pepper.", "Bring to a boil.", "Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.", "Top each serving with about 1/4 cup of the cheese cubes.", "Makes 8 servings."]
["red kidney", "garbanzo beans", "water", "potatoes", "carrots", "onion", "tomato paste", "chili powder", "salt", "garlic powder", "basil", "pepper", "cheese"]