Chili Soup

• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, diced
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 3 (10 ounce) cans Ro-Tel tomatoes (with green chilies)
• 4 (15 ounce) cans beans in chili sauce (S&W brand)
• 46 ounces tomato juice
• 4 cups water
• 2 12 cups elbow macaroni
• 2 (1 1/4 ounce) packages chili seasoning mix (McCormick brand)

1. Brown ground beef and drain grease.
2. Put back into a large dutch oven or stock pot.
3. Add the tomatoes and the chili seasoning and bring to a boil.
4. In a seperate pan, saute onion, green pepper and celery until soft, add the garlic for the last minute so it doesn't burn.
5. Add this and all remaining ingredients to the beef and tomato mixture.
6. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
7. Serve.

lean ground beef, onion, green pepper, celery, garlic, rotel, beans, tomato juice, water, elbow macaroni, chili seasoning mix

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chili-soup-379052 (may not work)