Kidney Bean-Corn Chili

1 small onion -- chopped

1 garlic clove -- minced

1/2 cup green bell pepper -- chopped

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 cups frozen or fresh corn kernels

3 cups cooked kidney beans

1 cup water -- or bean cooking

liquid 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon oregano

Saute onion and garlic in oil. Brown green pepper lightly. Add liquid, corn a nd tomato paste. Mash 1 cup beans and then add all the beans to the mixture. Add seasonings. Bring to boil. Simmer for 1/2 hour until thick, not watery.