Start by sauteing onion and garlic in the olive oil in your non stick skillet. While that is sauteing combined all other ingredients in slow cooker. Add the translucent onion and garlic from skillet. Cook on low at least 6 hours the more the better. Serving Suggestions- Okay so take a healthy thing and add some unhealthy things to it. I served this over corn chips, sprinkled with some cheese and a little sour cream. Being that I am not 100% vegan yet, this was a great way to eat the the chili. I am going to try it with vegan cheese next time that's a promise.