Vegetarian Chili

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups sliced celery
• 1 1/2 cups chopped green bell peppers
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with onion and garlic (you can use plain diced tomatoes and add 1 cup chopped onion and 2-3 cloves minced garlic)
• 3 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed,and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (12 ounce) can beer
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
• shredded cheddar cheese