"Cooking chili in a large slow cooker makes the preparation of chili for a large crowd very easy...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon Land O Lakes® Butter
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4 medium (2 cups) carrots, chopped
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1 large (1 cup) onion, chopped
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1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
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5 cups water
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1 (8-ounce) package dried 15-bean blend (discard spice packet),
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soaked in water overnight, drained
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes with roasted garlic
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 to 2 tablespoons canned diced jalapeño chile pepper
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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3 ounces (3/4 cup) shredded Cheddar cheese