ILI (-CH)

• 1 12 lbs ground chuck
• 1 medium yellow onion, coursely chopped
• 2 stalks celery, coursely chopped
• 1 can sliced mushroom
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can cream of tomato soup
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups water
• 12 teaspoon dried basil
• 12 teaspoon parsley
• 12 teaspoon oregano
• salt
• black pepper

1. In large frying pan, brown ground chuck, drain.
2. Add onion, celery, mushrooms and garlic to beef.
3. Cook and stir for several minutes, on medium heat.
4. Place above mixture in a large saucepan.
5. Add soup, tomatoes, beans, water and seasonings.
6. Stir well, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
7. Serve in soup mugs, garnished with shredded cheddar or colby.
8. Garlic bread or Texas toast goes nicely with this soup.

ground chuck, yellow onion, stalks celery, mushroom, tomatoes, pinto beans, cream of tomato soup, garlic, worcestershire sauce, water, basil, parsley, oregano, salt, black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ili-ch-19100 (may not work)