Sweet Potato, Black Bean, & Lentil Vegetarian Chili

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp

olive oil

onion, (diced)

5 cloves

garlic, (minced or grated)

3 cups

vegetable broth

3 cups

water

25 oz

jar marinara sauce, approx. (can sub 30 oz. canned tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes)

6 oz

can tomato paste

2 cups

dried green lentils

carrots, (diced)

2 tbsp

chili powder ((start with 1 1/2 tablespoon if you're sensitive to heat))

1 tsp

smoked paprika

3/4 tsp

cumin

3/4 tsp

cayenne pepper ((or more or less to your desired level of spiciness))

1 1/2 tsp

salt

large or 2 small sweet potatoes, (peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes)

3 cups

black beans, drained and rinsed