Vegetarian Chili

Ingredients: - 2 tablespoons olive oil - 1 large onion, chopped - 1 bell pepper, chopped - 2 carrots, chopped - 2 celery stalks, chopped - 3 cloves garlic, minced - 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced - 1 tablespoon chili powder - 1 tablespoon ground cumin - 1 tablespoon smoked paprika - 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes - 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained - 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained - 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained - 1 cup vegetable broth - Salt and pepper to taste - Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, chopped cilantro Instructions: 1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, carrots, and celery, and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. 2. Add the garlic and jalapeno to the pot and cook for another minute. 3. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika and cook for another minute, until the spices are fragrant. 4. Add the crushed tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans, corn, and vegetable broth to the pot. Season with salt and pepper. 5. Bring the chili to a simmer and let it cook for about 30 minutes, until the flavors have melded together. 6. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. If you'd like, serve the chili with your favorite toppings. Enjoy your hearty and delicious vegetarian chili!