1/4 cup olive oil  | 
                                                1/2 teaspoon dry thyme leaves  | 
                                                1/4 cup diced red bell pepper  | 
                                                1/2 teaspoon dry oregano leaves  | 
                                                1/4 cup diced green bell pepper  | 
                                                1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper  | 
                                                1/2 cup diced celery  | 
                                                1/2 teaspoon ground cumin  | 
                                                1/2 cup diced red onion  | 
                                                1 1/2 teaspoons chopped jalapeno peppers  | 
                                                1/4 cup diced fresh carrot  | 
                                                1/4 cup tomato paste  | 
                                                1 tablespoon minced garlic  | 
                                                1 quart water  | 
                                                1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms  | 
                                                1 tablespoon cornstarch  | 
                                                1 cup corn kernel  | 
                                                1 1/2 cups canned great northern beans  | 
                                                2 cups canned diced tomatoes  | 
                                                1 1/2 cups canned pinto beans  | 
                                                1/4 cup black olives, wedges  | 
                                                1 1/2 cups canned black beans  | 
                                                1 tablespoon chili powder  | 
                                                1 1/2 cups canned kidney beans  | 
                                                1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper  |