Ingredients
1 tablespoon Land O Lakes® Butter
4 medium (2 cups)  carrots, chopped
1 large (1 cup)  onion, chopped
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
5 cups water
1 (8-ounce) package dried 15-bean blend (discard spice packet), soaked in water overnight, drained
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes with roasted garlic
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 to 2 tablespoons canned diced jalapeño chile pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 ounces (3/4 cup) shredded Land O'Lakes Cheddar Cheese

Directions
Melt butter in 10-inch skillet until sizzling; add carrots, onions and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat 4-5 minutes or until onion is softened. 

Place carrot mixture, water, beans, chili powder, cumin and salt in 4- to 4 1/2-quart slow cooker; stir. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7-9 hours or until beans are tender. 

Increase heat setting to High. Add all remaining ingredients except cheese. Cover; cook 60 minutes. 

Top each serving with cheese.