Tofu vegetarian-vegan chili

Tofu is one of a 'must" ingredient on my grocery list,I use tofu so often in my cooking,I cook in stir fry with vegetables,curry,soup,salad or even simple fried tofu with sweet and sour sauce.
I always wanted to make tofu chili, so I made it this week :)

Ingredients :
- 1 block firm tofu
- 1 can 15 oz cannelini bean
- 1 can 15 oz black bean
- 2 large carrot
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1  yellow onion
- 2 clove garlic
- 1 jalapeno pepper
- 1 can 15 oz dice tomatoes
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tbsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp cardamom powder
- 1/2 tbsp chili powder
- 1/2  tsp sugar
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 cup water or estimates
- 2 stalk thinly slice green onion for topping ( optional )
- greated cheddar cheese topping for non vegan ( optional )

Preparation :

dice carrot and onion,set aside

chop garlic and jalapeno set aside

crumble tofu with hand,set aside

drain cannelini and black beans

heat olive oil on medium high temperature use medium to  large soup pan

saute carrot,onion,garlic and jalapeno until cook/soft

add cannelinni beans,and black beans,dice tomato and crumbled tofu

and season with the rest of spices ingredients,add ketcup and  1/2 water /estimates

cook for about 15 minutes and let them simmer for another 15 minutes or so ,stir frequently until the soup look thicker

Serve with any side dish you like,I like mine with potato chip's :)
E N j O Y ,,,