Wisconsin Chili Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. ground beef
3 cans Campbell's tomato soup
6 cans water
1 bunch celery, chopped
1 can kidney beans
2 large onions, chopped
1 large can whole tomatoes
1 small box elbow macaroni
spices to taste: chili powder, bay leaves, oregano, cumin and hot dried pepper flakes

Preparation

In a large soup/stock pot brown ground beef and drain fat; set aside.
Saute onions and celery. Add beef and stir.
Add all other ingredients except macaroni.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
During last 1/2 hour add macaroni; stir occasionally.