Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       t            Olive oil
   2                    Medium onions
   2                    Cloves of garlic, minced
  56       oz           Canned tomatoes or 3lb fresh
  15 1/2   oz           Red kidney beans
  15       oz           White kidney beans
  15       oz           Chickpeas
   1 1/2   c            Chopped celery
   1                    Green pepper, chopped
   3       tb           Lime or 2 T lemon juice
   1       tb           Chili powder
   1 1/2   ts           Oregano
   1 1/2   ts           Cumin
     1/4   ts           Cinnamon
  12       oz           Light beer
                        Dry roasted peanuts
                        Cheddar cheese

Preparation:

1. In a large pot, heat oil and saute onions and garlic until soft. 2. Add all ingredients except beer, peanuts and cheddar cheese. Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours. 3. Add beer and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. 4. Add handful of peanuts and sprinkle cheese on each serving.